Overtime and Well-Being among Mid-Level Academic Staff
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| Title: | Overtime and Well-Being among Mid-Level Academic Staff |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Nicole Geier (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education. 2026 18(4):1174-1185. |
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| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 12 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, College Faculty, Working Hours, Job Satisfaction, Well Being, Coping, Anxiety, Burnout, Occupational Aspiration |
| Geographic Terms: | Germany |
| DOI: | 10.1108/JARHE-08-2024-0424 |
| ISSN: | 2050-7003 1758-1184 |
| Abstract: | Purpose: This study investigates the connection between working hours, overtime, job satisfaction, well-being and potential coping strategies among mid-level academic staff at German universities. The goal was to shed light on the status quo and derive implications for the design of working conditions at universities. Design/methodology/approach: We present data from an online survey conducted in April/May 2023 among mid-level academic staff at German universities (N = 1,442). To explore coping strategies, we included an open-ended question, which supplements the statistical analysis. Findings: The results indicate a negative correlation between contractual working hours and overtime. Further, overtime has a significant effect on the perception of job satisfaction, workload, stress and the occurrence of burnout symptoms. Gender, career goals and parenthood influence these constructs. Originality/value: We build on previous studies investigating working conditions and job satisfaction among academics but focus on the interrelations between overtime work, well-being and coping strategies. We provide insights into the unique challenges faced in Germany and into potential implications for the design of working conditions and academic career paths at universities. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1507581 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Purpose: This study investigates the connection between working hours, overtime, job satisfaction, well-being and potential coping strategies among mid-level academic staff at German universities. The goal was to shed light on the status quo and derive implications for the design of working conditions at universities. Design/methodology/approach: We present data from an online survey conducted in April/May 2023 among mid-level academic staff at German universities (N = 1,442). To explore coping strategies, we included an open-ended question, which supplements the statistical analysis. Findings: The results indicate a negative correlation between contractual working hours and overtime. Further, overtime has a significant effect on the perception of job satisfaction, workload, stress and the occurrence of burnout symptoms. Gender, career goals and parenthood influence these constructs. Originality/value: We build on previous studies investigating working conditions and job satisfaction among academics but focus on the interrelations between overtime work, well-being and coping strategies. We provide insights into the unique challenges faced in Germany and into potential implications for the design of working conditions and academic career paths at universities. |
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| ISSN: | 2050-7003 1758-1184 |
| DOI: | 10.1108/JARHE-08-2024-0424 |
