Cognitive Styles Research: A Review of Theory, Assessments and Applications

Abstract

Often seen as a major step in linking personality to environmental influence, cognitive styles research has come a long way in the study of individual differences in cognition. With a resurgence of interest in individual differences studies due to the rise of personalised educational technology and services, it becomes further important to collate research findings in this field. This review attempts to present a timely comprehensive picture of latest theories, assessments and applications of cognitive styles as a research construct in cognitive psychology, thereby integrating the construct into the mainstream cognitive science research areas of today.