Faculty of Social Sciences and Law, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TX, UK.
National Institute for Health and Care Research Bristol Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 2BN, UK.
Occup Med (Lond). 2024 Nov 28;74(8):601-606. doi: 10.1093/occmed/kqae091.
Academic researchers experience high levels of stress, isolation and loneliness, which compromise their well-being. There is a particular need to address these issues amongst early career and postgraduate research staff. 'Spaces for Listening' is an initiative to increase active listening and provide peer support.
To assess the feasibility, acceptability and potential impacts of Spaces for Listening in an academic setting.
Early career and postgraduate researchers from a large university in the UK were invited to attend 'Academic Spaces for Listening' (ASfL). Five ASfL sessions (including in-person and Chinese language) were held. A mixed-methods study using online survey and in-depth interviews was conducted. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics, and qualitative data were analysed using principles of thematic analysis. The qualitative and quantitative findings were integrated at the interpretation phase.
A total of 25 participants attended an ASfL session, 22 of them completed the survey and 6 participants participated in semi-structured interviews. Participants were very satisfied with the session content (68%, n = 15), organization (68%, n = 15) and delivery (68%, n = 15). Four themes were identified from qualitative analysis: (i) the 'Academic Spaces for Listening' (ASfL) experience; (2) impact of ASfL; (3) potential challenges of ASfL and (4) ASfL in the future. Interpersonal connectedness was an important outcome for participants during the session. Participants showed interest in the future of ASfL.
Implementing Spaces for Listening in an academic setting is feasible and was well received by participants. The initiative may fill a gap in the social interactions amongst academic researchers.
学术研究人员承受着高强度的压力、孤立和孤独，这影响了他们的健康。尤其是对于早期职业和研究生研究人员来说，解决这些问题尤为重要。“倾听空间”是一项旨在增加积极倾听和提供同伴支持的倡议。
评估“倾听空间”在学术环境中的可行性、可接受性和潜在影响。
邀请英国一所大型大学的早期职业和研究生研究人员参加“学术倾听空间”（ASfL）。共举办了五次 ASfL 会议（包括现场和中文）。采用在线调查和深入访谈的混合方法研究。使用描述性统计分析对定量数据进行分析，使用主题分析原则对定性数据进行分析。在解释阶段，将定性和定量结果进行了整合。
共有 25 名参与者参加了一次 ASfL 会议，其中 22 名完成了调查，6 名参与者参加了半结构化访谈。参与者对会议内容（68%，n=15）、组织（68%，n=15）和实施（68%，n=15）非常满意。定性分析中确定了四个主题：（i）“学术倾听空间”（ASfL）体验；（2）ASfL 的影响；（3）ASfL 的潜在挑战和（4）未来的 ASfL。在会议期间，参与者之间的人际联系是一个重要的结果。参与者对 ASfL 的未来表现出兴趣。
在学术环境中实施“倾听空间”是可行的，并且受到参与者的欢迎。该倡议可能填补了学术研究人员之间社交互动的空白。
