Table 4.
Academic Staff Satisfaction with Working from Home
| Statement | Strongly Disagree, n (%) | Disagree, n (%) | Neutral, n (%) | Agree, n (%) | Strongly Agree, n (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I find that working from home allows me to spend more time with my family. | 5 (8.5) | 11 (18.6) | 8 (13.6) | 22 (37.3) | 13 (22) |
| 2 | I find that working from home helps with time management, self-discipline and willpower. | 10 (16.9) | 14 (23.7) | 9 (15.3) | 19 (32.2) | 7 (11.9) |
| 3 | I find that working from home prevents office distractions. | 14 (23.7) | 8 (13.6) | 16 (27.1) | 12 (20.3) | 9 (9.5) |
| 4 | I find that working from home provides a more focused work environment (fewer distractions). | 14 (23.7) | 11 (18.6) | 12 (20.3) | 14 (23.7) | 7 (11.9) |
| 5 | I find working from home more convenient (eg, making calls, cozy clothes, no commuting). | 11 (18.6) | 5 (8.5) | 15 (25.4) | 19 (32.2) | 9 (9.5) |
| 6 | I find working from home more flexible. | 6 (10.2) | 5 (8.5) | 13 (22) | 26 (44) | 9 (15.3) |
| 7 | I find that working from home helps me save money. | 8 (13.6) | 6 (10.2) | 18 (30.5) | 17 (28.8) | 9 (15.3) |
| 8 | I feel that working from home reduces the risk of catching the COVID-19 virus. | 1 (1.7) | 1 (1.7) | 3 (5) | 15 (25.4) | 39 (66.1) |
| 9 | I feel that working from home increases my physical activity. | 23 (39) | 17 (28.8) | 13 (22) | 2 (3.4) | 4 (6.8) |
| 10 | I miss social interactions while working from home. | 2 (3.4) | 5 (8.5) | 6 (10.2) | 21 (35.6) | 25 (42.4) |
| 11 | I would rather continue to work from home after the outbreak. | 20 (33.9) | 18 (30.5) | 7 (11.9) | 6 (10.2) | 8 (13.6) |