hylkimäreaktion
hylkimäreaktion is a Finnish term that refers to the psychological or social response of rejecting a new idea, behavior, or change. The concept is used in organizational change management, education, and sociological studies to describe the resistance that individuals or groups often display when confronted with unfamiliar or disruptive circumstances.
The term emerged in the 1960s as part of Finnish research on workplace innovation. It was later
Key aspects of the reaction include denial, lessening, and active opposition. Denial consists in ignoring or
In practice, managers use the concept to design change initiatives that gradually introduce new practices, build
In educational settings, teachers may observe hylkimäreaktion when students encounter unfamiliar roles or advanced topics, and
Further reading on this topic can be found in Finnish organizational psychology journals and in international