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A changing world, again. How Appreciative Inquiry can guide our growth
Amy J Armstrong1, Courtney M Holmes1, Denise Henning2
1Virginia Commonwealth University, 900 E. Leigh St, Richmond, VA, 23298, USA.
Social Sciences & Humanities Open
|June 26, 2021
Summary
Appreciative Inquiry (AI) offers a strengths-based approach to navigate COVID-19 challenges. This method helps individuals and systems build resilience and adapt to a new reality, fostering growth during and after the pandemic.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Organizational Development
Background:
- COVID-19 presents unprecedented global challenges to psychological, physical, social, and economic well-being.
- The pandemic necessitates adaptation and the creation of new ways of living and functioning.
- Existing paradigms may be insufficient for addressing the multifaceted impacts of the crisis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce Appreciative Inquiry (AI) as a relevant framework for addressing the COVID-19 crisis.
- To explore the potential benefits of AI for individuals, communities, and systems.
- To provide practical strategies for implementing AI during and after the pandemic.
Main Methods:
- Overview of Appreciative Inquiry (AI) principles and methodology.
- Discussion of AI's transition from a deficit-based to a strengths-based perspective.
- Identification of AI applications for resilience and growth.
Main Results:
- AI offers a powerful alternative to traditional problem-solving by focusing on strengths and positive potential.
- AI can enhance psychological, social, and economic capital amidst uncertainty.
- The approach facilitates adaptation and the development of new realities.
Conclusions:
- Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is a valuable tool for building resilience and promoting growth in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- AI strategies can empower individuals and systems to navigate uncertainty and adapt to altered realities.
- The application of AI extends beyond the pandemic, supporting sustained well-being and development.
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