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Exposure to Ideas, Evaluation Apprehension, and Incubation Intervals in Collaborative Idea Generation
Xiang Zhou1,2, Hong-Kun Zhai1, Bibi Delidabieke1
1Department of Social Psychology, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.
Frontiers in Psychology
|July 24, 2019
Summary
Exposure to others' ideas and evaluation apprehension can hinder group idea generation productivity. However, incubation intervals can mitigate these negative effects, improving collaborative idea generation.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Organizational Behavior
Background:
- Collaborative idea generation is crucial for innovation.
- Understanding social and cognitive factors influencing group creativity is essential.
- Evaluation apprehension and exposure to others' ideas are known potential inhibitors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of exposure to others' ideas, evaluation apprehension, and incubation intervals on collaborative idea generation.
- To analyze the interaction effects of these factors on idea output and novelty.
Main Methods:
- Three experiments were conducted using a group idea generation paradigm.
- Manipulated exposure to others' ideas and evaluation apprehension.
- Varied incubation intervals between idea generation phases.
Main Results:
- Exposure to others' ideas and evaluation apprehension reduced the number and categories of generated ideas, but not novelty.
- An interaction effect was observed: evaluation apprehension had a weaker impact when individuals were exposed to others' ideas.
- Incubation intervals mitigated the negative effects of idea exposure and enhanced overall productivity.
Conclusions:
- Social factors like evaluation apprehension and idea exposure can create productivity deficits in group idea generation.
- Incubation periods are a valuable strategy to overcome these social influences and boost collaborative creativity.
- Future research could explore specific mechanisms of incubation in group settings.
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