Evaluating workload impacts on lecturer mental health and productivity in indonesian private universities: A case study from bandung

This research investigates the interplay between workload, mental health, and productivity among faculty members at private universities in Indonesia, focusing on an institution in Bandung City. It aims to understand how these factors affect academic staff's efficiency and well-being. Employing an associative causality explanatory survey, data from 90 permanent lecturers were collected through probability sampling using the Slovin formula. Advanced statistical tools, including path analysis, multiple linear regression, and correlation analyses, examined effects at a 5% significance level. Results reveal a significant workload burden, with lecturers facing extensive course preparation and research duties beyond normal hours. Despite challenges, resilience and capacity for innovation and goal-setting were observed. An inverse relationship between workload and productivity emerged, with mental health positively impacting productivity levels. Limited to one university, suggesting broader research for generalizability. Advocates for collaborative research and holistic well-being practices to boost lecturers' mental health and productivity, emphasizing systemic academic environment changes for a supportive workplace. Highlights the importance of prioritizing faculty mental health in educational institutions. This study uniquely contributes to understanding the workload, mental health, and productivity nexus among Indonesian university lecturers. It enriches academic staff welfare discourse, offering actionable recommendations for fostering a healthier work environment within educational settings.