East & West | Differing Research(er) 'Styles'

East & West | Differing Research(er) 'Styles'

Even in education, Asian and Western students have different approaches to their postgraduate studies. Whether it’s the number of working hours or the support from the community, each has their own beliefs and expectations when striving for excellence.

Based on a mental health survey conducted on researchers, cultural background is commonly related to how each researcher approaches work-related stress. While Western researchers have the need to seek professional help, Asian researchers are viewed as more self-reliant.

So, is social support the primary difference between these researchers? Or does the research culture as a whole contribute to one’s well-being and output? How are you creating a positive work environment for your research?

Sneha Kulkarni compiled the key insights from this survey and discussed why a positive research environment should be better acknowledged.

Do researchers in Asia and the West differ in their perceptions of work-related stress? | by researcher.life | researcher.life | Dec, 2020 | Medium

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