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The impact of research culture on mental health & diversity in STEM

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Limas, Juanita C., Corcoran, Linda C., Baker, Alexander N., Cartaya, Ana E. and Ayres, Zoë J. (2022) The impact of research culture on mental health & diversity in STEM. Chemistry - A European Journal, 28 (9). e202102957. doi:10.1002/chem.202102957

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Abstract

The onset of COVID-19, coupled with the finer lens placed on systemic racial disparities within our society, has resulted in increased discussions around mental health. Despite this, mental health struggles in research are still often viewed as individual weaknesses and not the result of a larger dysfunctional research culture. Mental health interventions in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) academic community often focus on what individuals can do to improve their mental health instead of focusing on improving the research environment. In this paper, we present four aspects of research that may heavily impact mental health based on our experiences as research scientists: bullying and harassment; precarity of contracts; diversity, inclusion, and accessibility; and the competitive research landscape. Based on these aspects, we propose systemic changes that institutions must adopt to ensure their research culture is supportive and allows everyone to thrive.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HF Commerce
L Education > LC Special aspects of education
R Medicine > RC Internal medicine
Divisions: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Science > Chemistry
SWORD Depositor: Library Publications Router
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Scientists -- Mental health , College teachers -- Mental health, Diversity in the workplace , Education, Higher -- Health aspects
Journal or Publication Title: Chemistry - A European Journal
Publisher: Wiley - V C H Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA
ISSN: 0947-6539
Official Date: 16 February 2022
Dates:
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16 February 2022Published
24 January 2022Available
4 January 2022Accepted
Volume: 28
Number: 9
Article Number: e202102957
DOI: 10.1002/chem.202102957
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Open Access
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