Global Perspectives on Job Insecurity in Higher Education: Precarity in the Ivory Tower (Aligning Perspectives on Health, Safety and Well-Being)

By: Sebastiaan Rothmann and Hans De Witte and Lara Christina Roll

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Synopsis: This compelling book delves into the damaging effects of job insecurity in higher education across ten countries, shedding light on its profound implications for individuals and institutions. By exploring the associations between job insecurity and critical factors such as health, well-being, and performance, it underscores the urgent need for effective intervention measures. The book also highlights the ripple effects of job insecurity on academic staff, researchers, PhD and postdoctoral students as well as administrative and support staff, ultimately impacting the quality of education. Featuring the largest cross-country data collection on this topic to date, this collaborative effort brings together leading international researchers to provide novel insights. Each chapter offers unique comparative analyses, making the book a vital resource for academics, policymakers, students, and readers worldwide who are invested in the future of higher education. It is both a call to action and a foundation for further research in this critical area.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9783031857720
Related ISBNs:: 9783031857713
Publisher:: Springer Nature Switzerland
Date of Addition:: 05/27/25
Copyrighted By:: The Editor
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Business and Finance, Psychology, Education, Sociology
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Lara Christina Roll
Edited by:: Hans De Witte
Edited by:: Sebastiaan Rothmann