Chapter 4. Combination of the method of theoretical generalization, biographical method and survey method in researching susceptibility to the new
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Susceptibility to the new, innovative thinking, interdisciplinary approach, theoretical generalization, biographical method, survey method, classification, creativity, cognitive-emotional processes, personal developmentSynopsis
The study gradually reveals the methodology for studying the phenomenon of susceptibility to the new, which is an important component of a person's cognitive-emotional and personal development. Within the framework of the three-year research cycle, an interdisciplinary approach was applied, which combines the methods of theoretical generalization, the biographical method and the survey method. At the first stage, the classification features of susceptibility to the new were outlined using theoretical generalization, which allowed the author to formulate the concept of the phenomenon. The second stage involved the use of the biographical method for the empirical analysis of the life stories of prominent personalities, such as A. Fleming, V. Roentgen, I. Duncan, F. Haber, H. Ford, S. Jobs. These examples illustrate different types of susceptibility to the new: from involuntary to voluntary, from sensory to cognitive-emotional.
The biographical method has proven its validity and effectiveness in studying deep personality characteristics, such as sensitivity to change, ability to innovative thinking, intuition, emotional involvement in the creative process. Particular attention is paid to the accumulation of external and internal impulses, which are transformed into active deeds and new ideas.
At the third stage, a survey was conducted, the results of which supplemented and expanded theoretical generalizations. The developed questionnaire contained five questions, formed in accordance with the author's concept, and was combined with a formalized interview. As a result, the key features of individuals susceptible to the new were identified: openness to experience, insight, curiosity, readiness for interaction, sensitivity to change, emotional flexibility, ability for global cooperation, critical thinking, empathy.
The survey results allowed us to carry out a content analysis of definitions related to the phenomenon of susceptibility to the new, to identify typical combinations of traits and classification features, which allows us to speak about the uniqueness of each individual. The study outlines the prospects for further scientific research, in particular, the study of correlations between key factors, the development of diagnostic tools and the compilation of a classification index. The data obtained contribute not only to a deeper theoretical understanding of the phenomenon under study, but also open up new opportunities for its practical application in the field of education, psychology, innovation management and personal development.
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Sas, N., de Assis Gaspar Neto, F., Yuryeva, K., Gazarian, S., Petrenko, L., & Slinko, K. (2025). Chapter 4. Combination of the method of theoretical generalization, biographical method and survey method in researching susceptibility to the new. In V. Dmytruk (Ed.), PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND PERSONNEL TRAINING (pp. 88–109). Kharkiv: TECHNOLOGY CENTER PC. https://doi.org/10.15587/978-617-8360-16-0.ch4
