Abstract
A university professor is a social-emotional being whose sentiments are difficult to control in the workplace, even though this is sometimes required. In administrative literature and organizational psychology, there is a clear focus on the positive emotions of employees, such as participation, commitment, and citizenship, and their effects on their performance and loyalty. However, few studies have focused on their negative emotions, especially envy in the workplace, which has a significant impact on employee behavior, performance, and consequently, the performance of the organizations they work for. This study is an analytical exploration of academic envy among faculty members in Iraqi universities, considering their personal, scholarly, and professional attributes within the context of teaching, research, and university administration. The research focuses on the perspective of both the envied individual and the envious party, reflecting a recent shift in envy research. The study was conducted on a sample of 991 professors working in Iraqi public and private universities. After analyzing the data using the statistical program SPSS, it was found that envy in its three areas exists among professors in the workplace at rates higher than the hypothetical average.In conclusion, the study offers a set of recommendations for future research endeavors, emphasizing the need for further investigation into academic envy within Iraqi university settings. Additionally, it advocates for the cultivation of a positive work environment conducive to collaboration and mutual support among faculty members.
