At Berlin International University of Applied Sciences (BI), we pride ourselves on our commitment to pioneering research that addresses contemporary issues in education and beyond. Prof. Dr. Jennifer Hynes, Head of Program BA Business Administration at BI, and Sarah-Jane Cullinane have recently contributed to the academic discourse with their article, "Sustainable Working and Academia: A Transdisciplinary Model of Workaholism within Higher Education," published in The International Journal of Educational Organization and Leadership.
This innovative study delves deep into the complexities of workaholism among academics, exploring this phenomenon's motivational, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral dimensions. Prof. Dr. Jennifer Hynes and Sarah-Jane Cullinane’s research goes beyond surface-level analysis, examining how individual factors (micro-level) interact with broader institutional demands (meso-level) and wider societal expectations and policies (macro-level), such as neoliberal pressures within academia.
Their findings underscore the need for sustainable working environments in higher education that prioritize well-being and long-term career satisfaction over relentless productivity. By advocating for a balanced approach to academic work, the research highlights the importance of developing policies that support sustainable career paths in academia.
To learn more about this groundbreaking research and its implications for the future of higher education, visit the full article here.
