Document Type : بحث

Author

Al azhar University-Gaza( faculty of economics and administrative science)

Abstract

Purpose- The purpose of this study is to identify the most crucial barrier to creativity as experienced by the Palestinian graduate students.
Design/methodology/approach – The questionnaire was used as a tool to collect data from graduate students (Master's and Ph.D.).. This  study used a descriptive analytical approach  and took place in the “university of al Azhar” (Gaza,palestine).
Findings: The findings revealed that barriers related to task achievement are the most critical barrier to creativity. Meanwhile, the results also showed that there is no significant different among students from different universities in relation to the level of severity of creativity barriers. Similarly, it revealed that there is no significant different among students from different faculties in relation to the severity of creativity barriers. The discussion addresses future research direction. Keywords: barrier, creativity, Malaysian, undergraduate, students Research limitations/implications – Questioners has been the single used source.
Originality/value – This study provides a greater understanding of the obstacles to creativity in higher education from the point of view of graduate students

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