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Can we build resilience by way of creativity? Artistic ventures in a London hospice

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  • Thomas Hirschmann
  • Nigel Hartley
  • Steffen Roth

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Resilience and stress management are considered key factors for entrepreneurial success. In this research we propose that controlled, creative confrontation with adversity can help overcome stressful experience by fostering resilience. Our research is based on a neuronal network model that considers resilience in its relation to creativity. This model is applied to several cases at the UK hospice that successfully use art to deal with the stressful conditions of dying inpatients. On this background we outline the concept of 'Controlled Creative Confrontation' that harnesses the creativity-inherent potential for catalytic change to build resilience and permanently transform patient self-perception. This concept is illustrated in three exemplary cases of patients who successfully navigated their impending death by using art to confront, overcome and rebuild coping strategies in the face of ultimate adversity. Describing these cases, we acknowledge the specific aspects of resilience believed to be fostered by creativity. We conclude the research giving an outlook on suggested future studies providing quantitative support for and deeper insight into, the causal relationship between creativity and resilience and their impact on the success of entrepreneurial ventures.

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  • Thomas Hirschmann & Nigel Hartley & Steffen Roth, 2020. "Can we build resilience by way of creativity? Artistic ventures in a London hospice," International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 24(2/3), pages 116-131.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijeima:v:24:y:2020:i:2/3:p:116-131
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    1. Michał Szostak, 2022. "Perception of creative identities by managers and non-managers. Does a manager see more?," Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues, VsI Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Center, vol. 9(3), pages 24-49, March.
    2. Michał Szostak, 2021. "Does entrepreneurial factor influence creative identities' perception?," Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues, VsI Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Center, vol. 9(1), pages 150-175, September.
    3. Michal Szostak, 2020. "Does Creativity Influence the Perception of Creative Identities?," European Research Studies Journal, European Research Studies Journal, vol. 0(4), pages 312-333.
    4. Michal Szostak, 2021. "Perception of Creative Identities by Leaders and Non-leaders: Consequences for Theory and Practice of Manage-ment," European Research Studies Journal, European Research Studies Journal, vol. 0(4), pages 211-232.
    5. Sandra Misiak-Kwit & Yunhua Zhang, 2022. "Entrepreneurial attitude of students - comparative study between China and Poland," Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues, VsI Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Center, vol. 9(3), pages 118-133, March.

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