The Influence of COVID-19 Lockdown on Women in the Academy in One Rural University in South Africa
African Journal of Gender, Society & Development
; 10(3):243-243–262, 2021.
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in English
| ProQuest Central | ID: covidwho-1598659
ABSTRACT
The primary objective of this study was to examine, interrogate and establish the influence of COVID-19 lockdown on the well-being of women in the academy and the roles they play as university employees and family members. This study was premised within interpretivism paradigm, and life history;and diaristic approach was used to understand this phenomenon. Biographies and interviews qualitative techniques were used to collect data from six women in academia in one university in South Africa. The research findings identified the COVID-19 pandemic as a cause of anxiety and restlessness among academic women;the excessive workload and lack of time;difficulties in balancing home and work duties;a lack of access to proper resources to aid job duties and research;and a lack of online resources-data, network access and Blackboard. This study recommended adequate online facilities and the design of the virtual mental wellness programmes to help academic women.
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ProQuest Central
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English
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African Journal of Gender, Society & Development
Year:
2021
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Article
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