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  • Social Sciences
  • Gender Studies
  • Academic Research

Background:

  • Gender disparities in research productivity are well-documented.
  • Traditionally attributed to women's disproportionate child-rearing duties.
  • Evolving societal norms see fathers taking more active parenting roles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the nuanced relationship between parenting roles, partner dynamics, and research productivity in both men and women.
  • To analyze associations between parenting models and research outcomes globally.

Main Methods:

  • A global survey of 1.5 million active scientists was conducted.
  • Viable responses were received from 10,445 parents.
  • Exploratory analyses examined parenting roles, partner type, research productivity, and impact.

Main Results:

  • Differential parental engagement, not just parenthood, correlates with gendered productivity differences.
  • Men in lead parenting roles experience productivity penalties similar to women.
  • Women, often in lead roles with higher engagement, face greater productivity penalties.
  • Parental leave correlates with increased productivity, but this advantage wanes over time (6 months US, 12 months non-US).

Conclusions:

  • Parental engagement is a more significant factor in academic productivity disparities than the mere presence of children.
  • Academic and institutional policies should address these labor differentials to promote equity.