ERIC Number: EJ1411785
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 24
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Job Satisfaction and Overcoming the Challenges of Teleworking in Times of COVID-19: A Pilot Study among Iranian University Community
Fereshteh Ahmadi; Saeid Zandi; Mohammad Khodayarifard; Önver A. Cetrez; Sharareh Akhavan
SAGE Open, v13 n2 2023
The coronavirus pandemic changed the academic world in many ways, and most academic institutions continue operating through teleworking. The aim of the present study was to determine how satisfied the university community (faculty/staff members and students) in Iran has been with remote work, and the ways in which they have dealt with the lockdown and working from home during the coronavirus pandemic. A survey was conducted among 196 academics from different universities in Iran. The results show that a majority of our participants (54%) are very or somewhat satisfied with the current work-from-home arrangement. The most frequently used methods for managing the challenges of teleworking were "social contacts with colleagues or classmates at a distance," "solidarity" and "offering kindness and support to the people around them." The least used coping method was trusting state or local health authorities in Iran. The coping strategies that have the highest impact on overall teleworking satisfaction are "Make myself busy with my working day because it makes me feel useful, "I care for my mental and physical health," and "Think about what I can do rather than what I can't do." The findings were discussed in detail, taking into consideration the theoretical approaches, as well as bringing forth more dynamic aspects of the culture.
Descriptors: Job Satisfaction, COVID-19, Pandemics, Teleworking, Foreign Countries, College Faculty, College Students, Teacher Attitudes, Student Attitudes, Interpersonal Relationship, Coping, Trust (Psychology), Work Environment
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Iran
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