摘要：This study aimed to develop the components of Korean creativity and to examine differences between responses of Korean and US students. Seven experts were interviewed to establish components of Korean creativity. College students in Korea (1,210) and college students in the US (514) responded to the questionnaire. Analysis was by principal component analysis,independent sample t-test,and qualitative analysis. Results were :(1) five factors of Korean creativity consisted of elaboration, redirection,novelty,understanding-the-new-by-exploring-the-old (UE),and freethinking. (2) Korean students scored higher on elaboration and UE,and American students were better at redirection,novelty, and freethinking. (3) Each of the seven interviewees identified five factors of Korean creativity,.
关键词：Korean creativity;elaboration;redirection;novelty;understanding-the-new-by-exploring the -old;free thinking
