The multifaceted influence of multidisciplinary background on placement and academic progression of faculty
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22231024 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Wenjing Lyu (0000-0002-2260-9349, Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Yuanhao Huang (0000-0001-8190-0390, Beijing Institute of Technology), Jin Liu (0000-0001-5816-2422, Beijing Institute of Technology, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2024-03-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Humanities and Social Sciences Communications (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2662-9992 • E-ISSN: 2662-9992 |
| Publisher | Springer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1057/s41599-024-02818-8 |
| OpenAlex | W4392363855 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 76 |
This study delves into the implications of faculty’s multidisciplinary educational backgrounds on their academic placement and upward mobility, and underscores the moderating effects of gender and academic inbreeding. Grounded in the theories of knowledge recombination and limited attention, the study finds that having a multidisciplinary background tends to challenge favorable academic placements and upward mobility. However, it also shows that male faculty and those who have graduated from the same institution where they work (academic inbreeding) are better at overcoming these challenges. Additionally, elite universities seem to have a higher regard for multidisciplinary backgrounds. This study provides insights for individuals navigating academic careers and offers valuable information for university leaders and policymakers
Mathematics education · Medical education · Multidisciplinary approach · Social science · Sociology · Career Development and Diversity · Engineering Education and Curriculum Development · Higher Education and Employability · Medicine · Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
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| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |