Psihologija 2016 Volume 49, Issue 3, Pages: 213-229
https://doi.org/10.2298/PSI1603213R
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Novelty and coherence in group creative processes
Ristić Irena 
(University of Arts, Faculty of Dramatic Arts, Belgrade)
Škorc Bojana (University of Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts, Belgrade)
Mandić Tijana (University of Arts, Faculty of Dramatic Arts, Belgrade)
A research of triadic creative processes was conducted based on the
assumption that novelty and coherence are basic dimensions of group
creativity, variations of which can explain differences in creative
achievement. In a workshop, 153 students were divided in triads and created
51 chain-stories. Following the standards of Consensual Assessment Technique
(CAT), eight independent judges assessed creativity, novelty and coherence in
the integral stories. The most representative stories for low, middle and
high creativity, were selected and subjected to further analysis. The results
show that development of group creativity is conditioned by high level of
novelty, and by balanced ratio of novelty and coherence that enable
integration of unique ideas in group processes. Symmetrical contribution of
members was not confirmed as one of the conditions, suggesting that group
creativity is an emerging phenomenon, relying on relations rather than
individual contributions of participants.
Keywords: group creativity, process, stories, novelty, coherence, symmetrical contribution