THE WELL-BEING OF ACADEMIC PERSONNEL IN CHINESE UNIVERSITIES: METHODOLOGY, ASSESSMENT, AND IMPROVEMENT MECHANISMS

The purpose of this study is to analyze the well-being of the teaching staff at Chinese universities, evaluate existing mechanisms for its provision, and develop recommendations for improving the working conditions of teachers and researchers. The relevance of the research is determined by the growing competition in the field of higher education, the digitalization of the academic environment, the growing demands on scientific productivity and their impact on the psycho-emotional state of staff. The scientific novelty lies in the proposal of a comprehensive methodology for assessing changes in the teaching staff, combining qualitative and quantitative approaches, taking into account the cultural and institutional specifics of China, as well as developing practice-oriented mechanisms for improving working conditions. Key research objectives include the analysis of theoretical approaches, identification of the main factors affecting the well-being of the teaching staff, development of an assessment methodology, assessment of current conditions and the proposal of modern improvement tools, including digital solutions and personnel policy. The methodology included surveys, comparative analysis, and content analysis of institutional documents. The results show that the well-being of the teaching staff is influenced by workload, access to resources, organizational environment and institutional support. The practical significance lies in providing practical recommendations for improving working conditions, motivation systems and sustainable professional development of the university's teaching staff.