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The Impact of Creativity and Imagination on Child Development and Their Connection to Religiosity

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  • Dr. Georgios Fountoulakis

    (Teaching Staff, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens)

  • Christos Simos

    (Professor of Secondary Education, Philologist – Theologian Athens Greece)

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Creativity and imagination are fundamental aspects of child development, significantly influencing children’s cognitive, emotional, and social growth. Creativity refers to the ability to produce original and meaningful ideas, while imagination enables children to construct and explore possible worlds and experiences beyond immediate reality. According to theorists such as Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky, these capacities are cultivated through play, symbolic activity, and social interaction. Religiosity is closely connected to imagination, as it assists children in understanding and interpreting concepts related to faith, spirituality, and transcendence. Furthermore, the development of creativity and imagination contributes to innovation, personal maturation, and cultural advancement.

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  • Dr. Georgios Fountoulakis & Christos Simos, 2026. "The Impact of Creativity and Imagination on Child Development and Their Connection to Religiosity," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 10(6), pages 2019-2034, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:10:y:2026:i:6:p:2019-2034
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