Argan Metin, Dinç Halime, Argan Mehpare Tokay, Özer Alper
Department of Sports Management, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Eskişehir Technical University, Tepebaşı 26555 Eskişehir, Turkey.
Faculty of Sport Sciences, Afyon Kocatepe University, Gazligol Yolu, 03200 Afyonkarasihar, Turkey.
Curr Psychol. 2023 Jan 16:1-19. doi: 10.1007/s12144-023-04253-5.
The study aimed to illustrate the emotions related to manuscript rejection experiences and coping strategies. We conducted individual interviews and focus groups with academics receiving at least one rejection in the last year using the photovoice method. The data were analyzed using a thematic analysis based on the pictures and interviews. The findings indicated that the participants had negative emotional responses to desk rejections and peer-review rejections. We observed that the participants resorted to three strategies; avoidant strategies, neutral (neither approach nor avoidant) strategies, and approach strategies to cope with manuscript rejection. Avoidant strategies consisted of denial, self-distraction, and venting, while approach strategies included acceptance, support, planning, and positive reframing. Our study revealed that neutral strategies had humor as the only dimension. It also highlighted the significance of addressing the emotions and opinions of academics with rejection experiences. The findings also guide the coping strategies. The implications include awareness-raising activities at both individual and institutional levels.
该研究旨在阐明与稿件被拒经历相关的情绪及应对策略。我们采用照片声音法，对过去一年中至少收到一次拒稿的学者进行了个人访谈和焦点小组访谈。基于照片和访谈内容，运用主题分析法对数据进行了分析。研究结果表明，参与者对直接拒稿和同行评审拒稿有负面情绪反应。我们观察到，参与者采取了三种策略来应对稿件被拒：回避策略、中立（既不主动也不回避）策略和积极应对策略。回避策略包括否认、自我分心和发泄，而积极应对策略包括接受、寻求支持、制定计划和积极重新审视。我们的研究表明，中立策略仅以幽默为维度。研究还强调了关注有拒稿经历学者的情绪和观点的重要性。研究结果还为应对策略提供了指导。其意义包括在个人和机构层面开展提高认识的活动。
