Surveying the experience of postdocs in the United States before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Elife
; 112022 07 26.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-35880738
ABSTRACT
In the interest of advocating for the postdoctoral community in the United States (US), we compared the results of surveys of postdocs carried out in 2019 and in late 2020. We found that respondents' mental health and wellness were significantly impacted by the pandemic irrespective of their gender, race, citizenship, or other identities. Career trajectories and progression were also affected, as respondents reported being less confident about achieving career goals, and having more negative perceptions of the job market compared to before the pandemic. Postdocs working in the US on temporary visas reported experiencing increased stress levels due to changes in immigration policy. Access to institutional Postdoctoral Offices or Associations positively impacted well-being and helped mitigate some of the personal and professional stresses caused by the pandemic.
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Full text:
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
COVID-19
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
Elife
Year:
2022
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Estados Unidos