Being a Parent, Scholar, and Parent-Teacher: Gender Differences in Household and Childcare Demands for College Faculty during the Pandemic and Associations with Mental Well-Being

COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted faculty with young children, especially women. The present study illustrates that mother-scholars are largely bearing the brunt of household and childcare responsibilities during the pandemic– particularly related to their children’s remote learning. The impact of gender and parental status on depression and sleep quality are examined.