A Phenomenological Study of the Fundamental Factors Affecting the Flourishing of Idea Generation and Innovation among Elementary School Students

Sojoodi, Marjan; Dehghani, Marzieh; Zaefarian, Reza; Javadipour, Mohamad

doi:10.22055/edus.2023.43940.3468

A Phenomenological Study of the Fundamental Factors Affecting the Flourishing of Idea Generation and Innovation among Elementary School Students

10.22055/edus.2023.43940.3468

Volume 32, Issue 2
December 2025

Pages 139-160

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

marjan sojoodi ¹

Marzieh Dehghani ²

Reza Zaefarian ³

mohamad javadipour ⁴

¹ Ph.D. Student in Curriculum Planning, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

² Associate Professor, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

³ Associate Professor, Faculty of Entrepreneurship, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

⁴ Associate Professor, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.

Abstract

Idea Generation and innovation creates a favorable environment for cultivating the seeds of ideas in children's minds and creates in them a new vision for looking differently, innovation and self-efficacy; This is especially important in the curriculum of the elementary school. The present study is practical in terms of purpose and the research approach is qualitative and phenomenological. The sample size was 12 people and sampling were done in a targeted way. The data collection tool was a semi-structured interview. Data analysis was done using Claysey's method. The identified factors in the flourishing of children's ideation and innovation are "atmosphere and physical environment", "technique and strategy", "mental factors" and "inspiring teachers and parents". The results of the current research show the wide angles and dimensions of idea seeking and innovation, and the activation of these angles through the factors identified in this study plays a significant role in realizing the goals of the elementary school and provides the ground for the cultivation of thinking, active and free-thinking learners. Makes. On the one hand, searching for ideas improves the individual identity, independence and self-confidence of elementary school students, and on the other hand, from a practical point of view, it leads to the active participation of children in educational activities and special events of the elementary school.

Keywords

Idea Generation

innovative ideas

flourishing

creativity

innovation

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