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  • Social sciences

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  • Traditional research paradigms create a false dichotomy between basic scientific understanding and applied use.
  • Affective science is increasingly recognizing the importance of context specificity and ethical considerations in research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advocate for use-inspired basic research within affective science.
  • To demonstrate how this paradigm integrates fundamental discovery with societal problem-solving.
  • To differentiate use-inspired basic research from traditional basic science.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical analysis challenging the basic-applied dichotomy.
  • Discussion of consistency with current affective science trends.
  • Illustrative examples of implementation in practice.

Main Results:

  • Use-inspired basic research offers a complementary approach, advancing both understanding and application simultaneously.
  • This paradigm shifts the focus from a strict dichotomy to integrated goals.
  • Implementation involves social problems as a starting point, stakeholder engagement, and research-service integration.

Conclusions:

  • Affective scientists are encouraged to adopt a "lab meets world" perspective.
  • Use-inspired basic research provides a promising pathway for achieving significant real-world impact.
  • This approach fosters a more relevant and responsive affective science discipline.