Junhow Wei, Ph.D. candidate, has been doing research on rejection, failure, and perseverance with an emphasis on reality television. His article, “I'm the Next American Idol”: Cooling Out, Accounts, and Perseverance at Reality Talent Show Auditions was published earlier this month in Symbolic Interaction. The full article can be found here.
Academic journals are not the only platforms showcasing Junhow's work. Philly.com (Philadelphia Inquirer), The Chicago Tribune, and Pacific Standard also spoke with Wei about his work with American Idol and research.
Philly.Com / Philadelphia Inquirer Article
Pacific Standard Article
Chicago Tribune Article