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
Recommended Citation
Riaz, M. (2024). Infrastructure and Innovation: Unveiling the Impact of City Size on Individual Innovation Perceptions from a Global Dataset. CBER Conference. Retrieved from https://ir.iba.edu.pk/esdcber/2024/program/37
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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.