The Interplay of Workload and Health among Women in Higher Education: A Systematic Review
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https://doi.org/10.62997/psi.2025a-41067Keywords:
Workload Pressure, Working Women, Higher Education, Occupational Health, Gender, Systematic ReviewAbstract
This study presents a systematic review of existing literature on workload pressure and its impact on the health status of working women in higher education institutions. As female participation in academia increases, women are frequently subjected to overlapping professional and domestic responsibilities, leading to significant physical and psychological stress. The review analyzed peer-reviewed articles, theses, and institutional reports published and indexed in google scholar. This study skimmed 122 published research documents to reach point of saturation. Findings indicate that excessive teaching loads, research demands, administrative duties, and gendered workplace dynamics contribute to heightened levels of stress, burnout, fatigue, and various mental health challenges. Institutional shortcomings such as limited support systems, rigid work environments, and inadequate health policies further exacerbate these issues. The review underscores the urgent need for gender-sensitive workplace reforms, mental health support mechanisms, and policies promoting work-life balance. It also identifies critical research gaps and provides recommendations for future empirical studies and policy interventions to safeguard the health and well-being of women in academia.
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