Punishment For Good Behaviour In Business Schools: The Wellbeing of University Employees Who Are Also Doctoral Students

There is growing evidence of the emotional burden an academic career imposes. Wellbeing is a significant issue for doctoral students, particularly those juggling dual roles as staff and students, who face unique pressures. This study examined the self-reported experiences of full-time university employees who combined work with doctoral studies. The research aimed to understand how university staff navigate the long doctoral journey and the effects on their emotional wellbeing. We applied the Job Demands-Resource framework to guide our analysis of 13 narrative interviews to identify the nature of the demands and their consequences in terms of wellbeing. We revealed participants' valence regarding resources that ease their journeys and the ways in which they craft their roles. Finally, we identify implications for institutions and supervisors, making recommendations designed to safeguard the wellbeing of part-time doctoral students who are also our colleagues.