The coronavirus pandemic changed the academic world in many ways, and most
academic institutions continue operating through teleworking. The aim of the
present study was to determine how satisfied the university community
(faculty/staff members and students) in Iran has been with remote work, and the
ways in which they have dealt with the lockdown and working from home during the
coronavirus pandemic. A survey was conducted among 196 academics from different
universities in Iran. The results show that a majority of our participants (54%)
are very or somewhat satisfied with the current work-from-home arrangement. The
most frequently used methods for managing the challenges of teleworking weresocial contacts with colleagues or classmates at a
distance,solidarityandoffering kindness and
support to the people around them. The least used coping method wastrusting state or local health authorities in Iran. The
coping strategies that have the highest impact on overall teleworking
satisfaction are “Make myself busy with my working day because it makes
me feel useful,”“I care for my mental and physical
health,” and “Think about what I can do rather than what I
can’t do.” The findings were discussed in detail, taking into
consideration the theoretical approaches, as well as bringing forth more dynamic
aspects of the culture.