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Forced Failure is a psychological and systemic phenomenon coined by Dr. Garima Yadav. It refers to situations in which individuals are denied recognition or advancement despite competence, consistent effort, or adequate preparation. Unlike natural failure, which arises from a lack of skill, effort, or resources, forced failure is imposed through external systemic conditions such as biased evaluations, unclear assessment criteria, favoritism, or institutional inefficiencies.
History
editThe concept of forced failure was introduced by Dr. Garima Yadav in her academic work on systemic and psychological barriers to success. Drawing from counselling psychology and organizational research, Yadav argued that evaluation mechanisms in educational and professional contexts often create predetermined exclusion. Her work positioned forced failure as distinct from natural or productive failure, framing it as a phenomenon rooted in bias, opacity, and inefficiency within institutions.
Concept
editThe central premise of forced failure is that failure can be imposed by systems or institutions rather than reflecting genuine shortcomings of an individual. Through flawed mechanisms of evaluation or organizational bias, institutions may predetermine outcomes that exclude certain individuals, often leading to psychological harm and social disadvantage.
The metaphor of "chasing fireflies in the fog" has been used to describe forced failure, emphasizing how success feels elusive, uncertain, and obscured by systemic inefficiencies.
Psychological Dimensions
editForced failure is linked with several psychological outcomes:
Forms
editForced failure may manifest in three distinct forms:
- Anticipated failure – an internalized belief that failure is inevitable regardless of effort.
- Expected failure – systemic bias based on prior patterns of exclusion.
- Desired failure – intentional exclusion of certain individuals for reasons unrelated to performance, such as socio-cultural bias or favoritism.
Impact
editThe impact of forced failure extends across individual, organizational, and societal domains. It has been associated with:
- Decline in mental health and self-efficacy
- Increased workplace toxicity and distrust
- Reduced innovation and creativity
- Weakening of institutional integrity and organizational trust
Unlike productive failure—a concept in education and learning that enables growth through trial and error—forced failure is described as unproductive and psychologically damaging.
Proposed Alternatives
editAdvocates of reform argue for transparent, merit-based, and psychologically informed evaluation systems. Such systems are intended to reduce bias, foster motivation, and strengthen equity and organizational integrity.
About Dr. Garima Yadav
editGarima Yadav is an Indian counselling psychologist, parenting coach, and college faculty member with more than two decades of professional experience. She has authored five books and contributed to projects supported by the University Grants Commission (UGC), the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), and Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).
Her professional work spans parenting guidance, marital counselling, educational assessment, and international student evaluation. Yadav has been recognized for integrating psychological insights with practical strategies aimed at empowering children, families, and professionals. She has also engaged in community outreach projects combining research and practice, while mentoring students and delivering professional training in psychology and education.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Lazarus, Richard S.; Folkman, Susan (1984). Stress, Appraisal, and Coping. Springer. ISBN 9780826141927.
- ^ Seligman, Martin E. P. (1975). Helplessness: On Depression, Development, and Death. W. H. Freeman. ISBN 9780716706289.
{{cite book}}: Check|isbn=value: checksum (help) - ^ Deci, Edward L.; Ryan, Richard M. (1985). Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Determination in Human Behavior. Springer. ISBN 9780306420221.
- ^ Crocker, Jennifer; Wolfe, Connie T. (2001). "Contingencies of self-worth". Psychological Review. 108 (3): 593–623. doi:10.1037/0033-295X.108.3.593. PMID 11488379.
- ^ Maslach, Christina; Leiter, Michael P. (1997). The Truth About Burnout: How Organizations Cause Personal Stress and What to Do About It. Jossey-Bass. ISBN 9780787908744.
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