Abstract
Web 2.0-based online communities - and social networking platforms in particular - are enabling users to create their own content, share this content with anyone they invite and organize connections with existing or new online contacts. The underlying processes are self-directed and represent a valuable source for creativity and innovation – especially outside firms‟ boundaries. The basis for our research in progress is a framework which focuses on the relations between intrinsic motivation, creativity and Web 2.0-based online communities or social networking platforms. First results of our exploratory empirical investigation of a specific social networking platform suggest that our two propositions are valid.
Recommended Citation
Schaarschmidt, Mario and Kortzfleisch, Harald, "Self-Directed Creativity in Web 2.0-Based Online Communities: Research Model and Exploratory Study" (2009). CONF-IRM 2009 Proceedings. 27.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/confirm2009/27