ABSTRACT

The aim of the study was to explore the ways in which a Series of Creative Structured Activities (SCSA) involving humor elements, affected the type and quantity of visual and verbal productions of two preschoolers. Researchers agree on the incongruity element of humor (Theory of the Absurd) and violation of expectations (Empowerment Theory). Also, creativity in relation to humor was examined through fluency, flexibility, originality and elaboration (Torrance test). Data collection included children’s humorous drawings and stories, before and after participating in a SCSA and were analysed based on the two theories and the creativity elements. The SCSA affected positively the quantity and originality of humorous events produced by the two children in their drawings and stories. We highlight that the use of a SCSA provides a safe space for children to explore new ideas playfully and creatively; unfold their humorous self and scaffold their creative thinking.

摘要

该研究的目的是探索一系列涉及幽默元素的创造性结构化活动 (SCSA) 影响两名学龄前儿童视觉和语言作品的类型和数量的方式。研究人员同意幽默的不协调因素（荒谬理论）和违反期望（授权理论）。此外，通过流畅性、灵活性、独创性和详尽性（托伦斯测试）来检查与幽默相关的创造力。数据收集包括儿童参与 SCSA 前后的幽默图画和故事，并根据两种理论和创造力元素进行分析。SCSA 积极影响了两个孩子在绘画和故事中产生的幽默事件的数量和原创性。我们强调，SCSA 的使用为孩子们提供了一个安全的空间，让他们能够以有趣和创造性的方式探索新想法；展现他们幽默的自我，搭建他们的创造性思维。