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[The happy scientist].

Joeri K Tijdink1, Anton C M Vergouwen, Yvo M Smulders

  • 1VU Medisch Centrum, afd. Interne Geneeskunde, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. j.tijdink@vumc.nl

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Higher H-index scores correlate with less emotional exhaustion in professors. This study suggests a link between scientific output metrics and well-being, indicating that a strong H-index may buffer against burnout.

Area of Science:

  • Bibliometrics
  • Scientometrics
  • Academic Well-being

Context:

  • The H-index is a standard metric for scientific productivity.
  • The relationship between H-index and scientists' subjective well-being, specifically happiness or unhappiness, remains unexplored.
  • This study addresses a gap in understanding the psychological impact of scientific performance metrics.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the association between the H-index, a measure of scientific success, and feelings of unhappiness among Dutch professors.
  • To explore how scientific output, as quantified by the H-index, relates to emotional exhaustion in academia.

Summary:

  • A national online survey of 437 Dutch medical professors was conducted.
  • Results indicate that professors in the highest tertile of H-index scores reported significantly lower emotional exhaustion.

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    • Impact:

    • The findings suggest that a higher H-index may be protective against emotional exhaustion in academic scientists.
    • This research highlights a potential link between bibliometric indicators and mental health outcomes in research settings.
    • Understanding this relationship can inform institutional support strategies for academic well-being.