The effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on STEM faculty: Productivity and work-life balance

The disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic impacted STEM professionals in numerous ways, affecting research, teaching, publications, patents, and work-life balance. A survey was conducted to determine the changes approximately one year into the pandemic shutdown in USA. Results indicate that the...

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Published in:PloS one 2023-01, Vol.18 (1), p.e0280581-e0280581
Main Authors: Esquivel, Amanda, Marincean, Simona, Benore, Marilee
Format: Article
Language:English
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Analysis
Anxiety - etiology
Biology and Life Sciences
Careers
College campuses
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
COVID-19 - epidemiology
Economic aspects
Electronic mail systems
Employment
Epidemics
Ethnicity
Faculty
Families & family life
Female
Gender identity
Health aspects
Humans
Laws, regulations and rules
Male
Medical research
Medicine and Health Sciences
Pandemics
Parents & parenting
Productivity
Research and Analysis Methods
Response rates
Responsibilities
Services industry
Social aspects
Social Sciences
STEM education
Students
United States
Work and family
Work life balance
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Summary:The disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic impacted STEM professionals in numerous ways, affecting research, teaching, publications, patents, and work-life balance. A survey was conducted to determine the changes approximately one year into the pandemic shutdown in USA. Results indicate that the quarantine, limitations, and restrictions led to decreased work productivity and increased stress, anxiety, and family obligations. There was a significant difference between male and female faculty experience with women reporting more child-care, schoolwork assistance, and care for elderly relatives.
ISSN:1932-6203
1932-6203
DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0280581