The serendipitous shoemaker: creativity and passion in participant selection

In: Forum qualitative Sozialforschung: FQS = Forum: qualitative social research, Band 14, Heft 3

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.