Why are some people more innovative than others? What characteristics do these people have and how can they be identified? To contribute to answering these questions, the con-nection between the personality trait Sensation Seeking and various dimensions of Individual Innovativeness was investigated. In summary, the results suggest that the aspects of the Sensation Seeking trait represent an intrinsic motivation for Individual Innovativeness in form of business startups and innovation promoting behavior.
The paper deals theoretically with the personality trait Sensation Seeking, whereupon the study results are presented and interpreted. Finally, the findings are converted into recommendations for further research and relevant insights for management are given.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- State of Research
- Research Problem, Objective and Hypothesis
- Sensation Seeking
- Sensation Seeking Scale and Classifikation
- Physiological Characteristics of Sensation Seeking
- Survey Construction
- Variables Measurement
- Measuring Individual Innovativeness
- Measuring Sensation Seeking
- Control Variables
- Procedure
- Variables Measurement
- Analysis and Results
- Summary Statistics
- Empirical Results
- Conclusion
- Implications for Research
- Implications for Management
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study investigates the relationship between the personality trait Sensation Seeking and different dimensions of Individual Innovativeness in professional environments. It aims to contribute to understanding why some individuals are more innovative than others by exploring the potential connection between Sensation Seeking and innovative behavior.
- The impact of the personality trait Sensation Seeking on Individual Innovativeness.
- The relationship between different sub-traits of Sensation Seeking and specific dimensions of Individual Innovativeness.
- The influence of demographic factors, such as gender and academic background, on both Sensation Seeking and Individual Innovativeness.
- The role of organizational culture in promoting individual innovative behavior.
- The potential of Sensation Seeking as an intrinsic motivation for individual innovation in the context of business startups and innovation-promoting behavior.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction provides a comprehensive overview of the importance of innovation in today's rapidly changing economic landscape. It highlights the evolving understanding of innovation, emphasizing the crucial role of individual characteristics and organizational factors in fostering innovative capacity. The chapter explores the impact of personality traits on innovative behavior and introduces the concept of Sensation Seeking as a potential predictor of individual innovative potential.
Chapter 2 delves into the theoretical framework of Sensation Seeking, providing a detailed explanation of the personality trait and its various sub-traits. It explores the development of the Sensation Seeking Scale and its classification, as well as the physiological characteristics associated with this personality trait.
Chapter 3 focuses on the methodology used in the study. It describes the variables measured, including Individual Innovativeness and Sensation Seeking, as well as the control variables employed. The chapter also outlines the specific procedures followed during the data collection and analysis.
Chapter 4 presents the results of the study. It summarizes the statistical analysis conducted to examine the relationships between Sensation Seeking, Individual Innovativeness, and other relevant factors. The chapter also discusses the significance of the findings and their implications.
The conclusion summarizes the main findings of the study and discusses their implications for both research and management. It highlights the potential of the Sensation Seeking trait as an intrinsic motivation for individual innovation and provides recommendations for future research and practical applications in organizational contexts.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The study focuses on the core concepts of Sensation Seeking, Individual Innovativeness, and their interrelationship. It investigates the impact of the personality trait Sensation Seeking, with its sub-traits of Thrill and Adventure Seeking, Experience Seeking, Disinhibition, and Boredom Susceptibility, on various dimensions of Individual Innovativeness, such as founding businesses, innovative behavior, and patent applications. The study also considers the influence of demographic factors, such as gender and academic background, and organizational culture on the relationship between Sensation Seeking and Individual Innovativeness.
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- Yasmin Krause (Author), 2019, Sensation Seeking and Individual Innovativeness, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/492544
