The Serendipitous Shoemaker: Creativity and Passion in Participant Selection

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to offer a particular perspective on creativity and to relate this perspective to how a participant was selected for a qualitative study. However, it is also hoped that this perspective on creativity and participant selection can be transferred to different contexts based on this description. The difference between problem finding and problem solving is also discussed with an emphasis on trying to raise awareness of the importance of problem finding. Additionally, heuristic thinking as opposed to analogic thinking is highlighted.

URN: http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:0114-fqs1303113