Abstract/Description

Cities are hubs of diverse capital resources, fostering knowledge-driven environments conducive to creativity, entrepreneurship, and technological awareness. This study explores the role of socioeconomic, cultural, and demographic factors in shaping the innovation intentions of individuals, analyzing individual perceptions of science and technology’s value using a multi-wave global dataset. The three latest waves of the World Values Survey (2005-2009, 2010-2014, and 2017-2020) are used to analyze the relationship between individual intentions to innovate and the town size. The findings suggest that residents in big cities tend to see science and technology as making their lives easier, healthier, and more comfortable, and they anticipate these advancements will offer opportunities for future generations. Contrary to common perceptions, large cities’ residents do not feel that rapid technological changes disrupt their way of life or challenge moral values. They show a greater interest in understanding scientific principles behind everyday occurrences and do not believe they depend too heavily on science at the expense of faith. Individuals in individualistic countries also tend to exhibit greater enthusiasm for science and technology, potentially driving innovative behavior. Policy implications are efficiently allocating resources in cities and developing smaller towns into innovation-driven regions rich in skilled human capital, promoting continuous innovation dynamics. This study contributes to understanding how socioeconomic factors influence attitudes towards science and technology, informing strategies to foster innovation and prosperity in urban settings.

Keywords

Cities, Creativity, Human Capital, Innovation, Innovation intentions

Location

MAV 2 room, Adamjee building

Session Theme

Innovation, Productivity and Competitiveness

Session Type

Parallel Technical Session

Session Chair

Harun Ucak, Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University

Session Discussant

Ateeb Shah, Institute of Business Administration ; Salman Khalid, Institute of Business Administration

Start Date

10-12-2024 3:15 PM

End Date

10-12-2024 5:15 PM

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Dec 10th, 3:15 PM Dec 10th, 5:15 PM

Infrastructure and Innovation: Unveiling the Impact of City Size on Individual Innovation Perceptions from a Global Dataset

MAV 2 room, Adamjee building

Cities are hubs of diverse capital resources, fostering knowledge-driven environments conducive to creativity, entrepreneurship, and technological awareness. This study explores the role of socioeconomic, cultural, and demographic factors in shaping the innovation intentions of individuals, analyzing individual perceptions of science and technology’s value using a multi-wave global dataset. The three latest waves of the World Values Survey (2005-2009, 2010-2014, and 2017-2020) are used to analyze the relationship between individual intentions to innovate and the town size. The findings suggest that residents in big cities tend to see science and technology as making their lives easier, healthier, and more comfortable, and they anticipate these advancements will offer opportunities for future generations. Contrary to common perceptions, large cities’ residents do not feel that rapid technological changes disrupt their way of life or challenge moral values. They show a greater interest in understanding scientific principles behind everyday occurrences and do not believe they depend too heavily on science at the expense of faith. Individuals in individualistic countries also tend to exhibit greater enthusiasm for science and technology, potentially driving innovative behavior. Policy implications are efficiently allocating resources in cities and developing smaller towns into innovation-driven regions rich in skilled human capital, promoting continuous innovation dynamics. This study contributes to understanding how socioeconomic factors influence attitudes towards science and technology, informing strategies to foster innovation and prosperity in urban settings.