Burnout in Open Source: A Structural Problem We Can Fix Together
UB5.230 | Day 2 | 16:05 - 16:30 | Speakers: Miranda Heath
Abstract
I'm a psychology researcher that has been moved by the extent of burnout in Open Source, and I've written what I believe to be the most comprehensive report to date on burnout among OSS developers. I reviewed the academic literature, conducted a qualitative analysis of online discussion in the OSS community, and interviewed OSS developers. I identified 6 factors that contribute to developer burnout: difficulty getting paid, workload and time commitment, maintenance work as unrewarding, toxic community behaviour, hyper-responsibility and pressure to prove oneself. I recommend 4 structural changes to address developer burnout: pay OSS developers, foster a culture of recognition and respect, grow the community and advocate for maintainers.
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I'm a psychologist and philosopher studying for a PhD at the University of Edinburgh. I'm also an aspiring independent researcher, with a particular interest in investigating complex social structural issues that can help us better understand how to live well together, in caring relation to one another. In my free time, I like painting, playing piano and cello, making websites and being in the ocean.
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