The purpose of this cross-sectional descriptive study was to explore the level of creativity thinking and factors affecting the creativity thinking of Chulalongkorn Medical students. The samples were 434 Medical students of Chulalongkorn University from the first to the fifth year in academic year 2010. The research instruments were a demographic questionnaire, creativity thinking and drive to achievement Questionnaires. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independence t - test, one-way ANOVA, and multiple linear regression analysis where appropriate. The results showed mean and SD regarding creativity thinking score were 42.2 and 6.60 respectively. The possible score range from 24-60. The sample had moderate level of creativity thinking. The originality and fluency dimension was at the moderate level, and the elaboration dimension was at the high level. Factors associated with increased creativity thinking were private / demonstration school, a high level of the Diligent, the Competition and the Planning subscale of Drive to Achievement measure. The results of this study may be used as guidance for relevant institutes to improve creativity and drive to achievement in students.
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จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย. คณะแพทยศาสตร์ -- นักศึกษา
นักศึกษาแพทย์ -- แง่จิตวิทยา
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Chulalongkorn University. Faculty of Medicine -- Students