Are we there yet? Resilience training as a catalyst for student creativity

Maria-Magdalena Rosu and Rodica Ianole-Călin ()
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Maria-Magdalena Rosu: Faculty of Business and Administration, Department of Applied Economics and Quantitative Analysis, University of Bucharest, Romania
Rodica Ianole-Călin: Faculty of Business and Administration, Department of Applied Economics and Quantitative Analysis, University of Bucharest, Romania

Journal of Behavioral Economics for Policy, 2024, vol. 8, issue S2, 51-60

Abstract: This paper explores the integration of resilience training into educational settings, through the lens of behavioral insights. Namely, while resilience is often associated with traits like survival and long-term development, this study highlights its alignment with creativity - a dynamic and adaptable quality that embodies both a higher level of program attractiveness and a shift from self-reported to experimental measures. To build this connection, the paper provides a recent overview (2021-2024) of resilience interventions and creativity experiments. It examines their use, impact, and limitations, as well as methodologies for task design and assessment. Based on this analysis, we propose a foundational framework for a resilience-creativity intervention program tailored for students. The program is designed to enhance resilience while fostering creativity, using engaging and interactive activities to promote bonding and support, particularly for first-year students. Finally, we discuss implementation strategies, pilot testing, and iterative improvements, emphasizing the potential of this dual-focus intervention to address critical challenges in higher education.

Keywords: resilience; creativity; experimental task; student (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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