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1President, Health Connections, Sioux Falls, SD, USA.
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|July 2, 2020
Summary
This study examines creativity and innovation using multiple perspectives, including dispositional realism and the humanbecoming paradigm. It offers novel insights into understanding innovation, managing overwhelm, and living with dignity.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Philosophy
Background:
- Creativity and innovation are complex phenomena influenced by individual, social, and cultural factors.
- Existing frameworks may not fully capture the multifaceted nature of innovative processes and lived experiences.
- Understanding the interplay between psychological dispositions and socio-cultural contexts is crucial for advancing innovation research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore creativity and innovation through diverse theoretical lenses.
- To present new ideas on understanding innovation, feelings of overwhelm, suffering, and living with dignity.
- To integrate dispositional realism, psycho-socio-cultural perspectives, a Japanese fable, and the humanbecoming paradigm.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis integrating multiple theoretical frameworks.
Main Results:
- A synthesized understanding of creativity and innovation integrating dispositional, psycho-socio-cultural, and philosophical viewpoints.
- Novel conceptualizations of feeling overwhelmed and suffering within the context of innovation.
- Insights into the concept of living with dignity through the lens of the humanbecoming paradigm.
- The Japanese fable serves as a narrative illustration of key concepts.
Conclusions:
- Creativity and innovation are best understood through an integrated, multi-perspectival approach.
- Addressing overwhelm and suffering is integral to fostering sustainable innovation and well-being.
- Living with dignity is a key outcome and motivator in the pursuit of innovation.
- This interdisciplinary approach offers a richer framework for future research and practice in creativity and innovation studies.