Exploring users motivation in innovation communities

Anna Ståhlbröst, Birgitta Bergvall Kareborn · 2011 · International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management

Summary. Users participate in online innovation communities for different reasons depending on the community type and technology they adopt. The study finds that learning is a key motivational factor driving participation in innovation intermediary communities. Understanding user characteristics and motivations helps organizations effectively engage virtual communities in their innovation processes.

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Ståhlbröst, A., & Kareborn, B. B.. (2011). Exploring users motivation in innovation communities. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management. https://doi.org/10.1504/ijeim.2011.043051

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DOI: 10.1504/ijeim.2011.043051
Countries: Sweden
Regions: Europe
Categories: innovation-networks, innovation-theory, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28