Abstract
This study explores how a self-coaching approach assists academics to cope with prolonged peer-review processes. A coaching training workshop, using acceptance & commitment therapy (ACT) and strength-based coaching, was conducted with 22 academics in the U.K. To understand changes in the participants’ attitude to peer-review, their self-reflective diaries and ten semi-structured interviews were analysed. This research reveals that participants tended to identify their intrinsic motivation and commitment to their research career through reflective self-dialogues and interactions with their trusted peers. This research sheds light on coaching practice by indicating constructive self-reflections help individuals to appreciate peer-review as a positive challenge instead of a threat.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 99-111 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Feb 2023 |
Keywords
- peer-review
- coaching
- resilience
- career commitment
- academic research career