Anxiety and Depression among Early-Career Academic Researchers in China: Causes and Organizational Support
<p id="p1">Early-career researchers encounter distinct challenges, balancing intense competition with the demands of securing funding and publishing their work. These pressures have increased anxiety and depression, impacting their performance and overall well-being. Yet, their mental health remains...
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| Lenguaje: | inglés |
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IntechOpen
2025
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/1201488 |
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| Sumario: | <p id="p1">Early-career researchers encounter distinct challenges, balancing intense competition with the demands of securing funding and publishing their work. These pressures have increased anxiety and depression, impacting their performance and overall well-being. Yet, their mental health remains a low priority for both society and institutions. This study adopts a qualitative research approach, employing purposive sampling to select 14 early-career faculty members from various academic disciplines, including the natural and social sciences. Data were gathered through semi-structured, in-depth interviews and subsequently analyzed to identify the primary sources of stress. The study revealed that the institutional environment, academic pressure, and personal attributes were the main influencing factors, which need to be supported by fair evaluation and a rational training system. The study also provides recommendations for grassroots organizational interventions and primary health care services to address these issues.</p> |
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| ISBN: | 978-1-83634-089-8 |
| DOI: | 10.5772/intechopen.1008389 |