An Empirical Study on the Creative Learning Environment Fostering Student Creativity: A Multiple Mediation Analysis Using Smart PLS 4

Creativity should be seen as a critical skill for students in the twenty-first century and stated objective of formal education that supports navigating an ambiguous future. There is evidence creative learning environment would encourage to more classroom, but research lacking support this. This study examines whether will three ways: goal orientation, network links, knowledge sharing, based on Amabile's componential theory creativity. A total 388 Chinese university participated surveys. The collected data were analysed by SmartPLS 4, approach multiple mediation analysis. results demonstrate makes focused goals willing share information, significantly positively affecting student However, ties do not play role link between In end, this discusses theoretical educational implications results, drawbacks study, recommendations future studies.
 
 Received: 22 April 2023 / Accepted: 10 June Published: 5 July