This paper aims to investigate the validity evidence of the Test of Figural Creativity for Children. Factor analysis was performed for a better understanding of the 12 characteristics of creativity assessed by the instrument (Fluency, Flexibility, Elaboration, Originality, Expression of Emotion, Uncommon Perspective, Internal Perspective, Fantasy, Movement, Use of Context, Extension of Boundaries and Expressive Titles). The instrument was administered to students from 1st to 8th grades of elementary school (n=1253, 599 females and 654 males). Factor analysis indicated a structure consisting of four factors (cognitive aspects, enrichment of ideas, cognitive aspects, emotional and creative preparation) which was adopted as a model for interpretation of the instrument considering its consistency with the scientific literature.
creativity; children; factor analysis; drawing; assessment
