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CONTEXT: As a novel coronavirus swept the world in early 2020, thousands of software developers began working from home Many did so on short notice, under difficult and stressful conditions OBJECTIVE: This study investigates the effects of the pandemic on developers\' wellbeing and productivity METHOD: A questionnaire survey was created mainly from existing, validated scales and translated into 12 languages The data was analyzed using non-parametric inferential statistics and structural equation modeling RESULTS: The questionnaire received 2225 usable responses from 53 countries Factor analysis supported the validity of the scales and the structural model achieved a good fit (CFI = 0 961, RMSEA = 0 051, SRMR = 0 067) Confirmatory results include: (1) the pandemic has had a negative effect on developers\' wellbeing and productivity;(2) productivity and wellbeing are closely related;(3) disaster preparedness, fear related to the pandemic and home office ergonomics all affect wellbeing or productivity Exploratory analysis suggests that: (1) women, parents and people with disabilities may be disproportionately affected;(2) different people need different kinds of support CONCLUSIONS: To improve employee productivity, software companies should focus on maximizing employee wellbeing and improving the ergonomics of employees\' home offices Women, parents and disabled persons may require extra support
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