Desperate Journeys to Europe: Sensebreaking in Extreme Contexts (Chaudhry & Amis, 2025)

Welcome to Revise and Resubmit, the podcast where groundbreaking research meets captivating storytelling. Today, we delve into the heart of a compelling study published in the prestigious Journal of Management Studies, one of the elite FT50 journals—a beacon of excellence in the world of academic research. In this episode, we explore “Desperate Journeys to Europe: Sensebreaking in Extreme Contexts,” an eye-opening paper by Amna Chaudhry and John M. Amis. Published on January 2, 2025, by the Society for the Advancement of Management Studies and John Wiley & Sons Ltd., this work is a profound examination of irregular migrants from Pakistan and the perilous journeys they undertake in search of a better future. What does it mean to lose your sense of reality in the face of life-threatening challenges? How does time bend and break as individuals navigate their past and future in the most extreme of contexts? With insights into the emotional and physical disruptions that catalyze sensebreaking—disruptions that fracture established beliefs and force reimaginings of identity—this study offers a timely lens into the struggles of vulnerable populations. So, why does sensebreaking unfold in liminal spaces? And what does it reveal about human resilience in the face of unimaginable odds? Before we dive in, a heartfelt thank you to the authors, Amna Chaudhry and John M. Amis, and to the Journal of Management Studies for bringing this vital research to light. If you love diving deep into transformative research, be sure to subscribe to Revise and Resubmit on Spotify and follow our YouTube channel, Weekend Researcher. You can also find us on Amazon Prime and Apple Podcast. Now, here’s the question to ponder as we begin: What happens when time itself becomes an adversary on the journey of survival? Reference Chaudhry, A., & Amis, J. M. (2025). Desperate Journeys to Europe: Sensebreaking in Extreme Contexts. Journal of Management Studies. https://doi.org/10.1111/joms.13174 Youtube Channel ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@weekendresearcher⁠ Support us on Patreon https://patreon.com/weekendresearcher