Researchers facing ‘shocking’ levels of stress, survey reveals

Nearly two thirds of those who took part had witnessed bullying or harassmentOverwhelming work pressure, discrimination, and widespread bullying and harassment are contributing to “shocking” levels of stress and mental health problems among scientists, according to amajor survey into research culture.Nearly two thirds of scientists who took part had witnessedbullying or harassment, with many believing it had become “culturally systemic” in science. Among those who identified as disabled, the problem was even worse, with nearly three quarters having witnessed such behaviour.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - January 15, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Ian Sample Science editor Tags: Bullying Research Medical research Mental health Science Society UK news Source Type: news