Unveiling the Socioeconomic Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Academic Staff: A Qualitative Analysis of Financial Perspectives and Job Satisfaction

Authors

Saheed Oluwaseun Lawal, Al-Hikmah University, NigeriaFollow
Habibat Bolanle Abdulkareem, Al-Hikmah University, NigeriaFollow
Omoniyi Adeyemi Rasaq, Al-Hikmah University, NigeriaFollow
Tajudeen Ade Jamiu, University of Ilorin, NigeriaFollow

Abstract

The study investigated how the Covid-19 pandemic affected lecturers' views on income and satisfaction in private Nigerian universities in Kwara State. It aimed to understand this impact as an opportunity for growth and resilience in the education system. Researchers asked four main questions and involved faculty members from various universities using purposive and convenient sampling methods. Results showed lecturers were generally satisfied with consistent salary payments and associated benefits, but the pandemic had diverse impacts on private universities: decreased spending, staff layoffs, reduced fee payments, and lower student enrollment. To enhance lecturer satisfaction, the study recommended exploring alternative income sources, ensuring financial stability, and planning proactively with policies to support staff and prepare for potential future crises. These measures aim to empower universities to navigate uncertainties more effectively.

Recommended Citation

Lawal, Saheed Oluwaseun; Abdulkareem, Habibat Bolanle; Rasaq, Omoniyi Adeyemi; and Jamiu, Tajudeen Ade (2024) "Unveiling the Socioeconomic Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Academic Staff: A Qualitative Analysis of Financial Perspectives and Job Satisfaction," Journal of Educational Leadership in Action: Vol. 9: Iss. 2, Article 10.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.62608/2164-1102.1149
Available at: https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/ela/vol9/iss2/10

Date

27TH January, 2024

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