Gendered Dimensions of Academic Work During Wartime

Aim. This quantitative study explored gender differences in academic research and teaching activities during emergencies, focusing on professional (research and teaching) and personal (work-life balance) dimensions. Methods. The study, conducted during the Swords of Iron War in Israel, offers insights into how faculty members cope with the challenges of wartime and academia's role in reinforcing social resilience. The sample consisted of 140 faculty members (63 males, 77 females) from Israeli universities and colleges. Results. Reliability analysis revealed acceptable to questionable internal consistency for four constructs (Cronbach's α = .637-.741); two constructs with poor reliability were excluded from analyses. Data were analyzed using MANOVA with Mann-Whitney U confirmatory tests due to unequal group sizes. Results show significant gender effects across four reliable activity domains (Wilks' Λ = .832, p

Confirmatory factor analysis · Internal consistency · Multivariate analysis of variance · Professional development · Rigour · Gender, Security, and Conflict · Higher Education Governance and Development · Higher Education Practises and Engagement