Dark and Light Side of Regret: A Qualitative Research Focusing on Management Experience

Abstract

The aim of this study is to try to explain the factors that can cause the regret experience and the positive and negative attitudes that may develop as a result of the regret experience. This aim has been tried to be achieved through the data obtained from individuals with managerial experience. In the research, the phenomenology design within the scope of the qualitative method was preferred. Data were obtained using structured interview (N=29) and focus group interview (N=5) techniques. Participants consist of 34 people with managerial experience in different provinces and sectors. In the research, descriptive analysis and content analysis were applied, and the necessary criteria for validity and reliability were provided. As a result of the analysis, regrets that create negative attitudes towards work 5 themes and 19 codes; regrets creating a positive attitude were represented by 3 themes and 11 codes. The findings were discussed within the scope of the literature, and suggestions were developed for future research.