Analysis Spreadsheet: Software Engineering and Project Management Forums on Stack Exchange

Dataset: Analysis Spreadsheet: Software Engineering and Project Management Forums on Stack Exchange DescriptionThis dataset contains the results of a thematic analysis conducted on discussions from two Stack Exchange communities: Software Engineering and Project Management. The analysis explores developers’ perceptions of productivity challenges, their impacts on well-being, and the effects on technical tasks. The dataset is intended to support further research in software engineering, human factors, productivity studies, and qualitative analysis of practitioner discussions. Files Included- Analysis of SE and PM Forums.xlsx- Analysis of SE and PM Forums.ods Both files contain identical content in different formats (Excel `.xlsx` and OpenDocument `.ods`) for accessibility. ContentsEach spreadsheet contains: - Codebook: - Productivity Challenges (21 categories) - Impacts on Professionals (17 categories) - Impacts on Tasks (8 categories)- SE forum and PM forum data** with annotations and coder comments UsageResearchers can use this dataset to:- Explore how developers perceive productivity in real-world settings.- Conduct secondary analyses or replicate thematic patterns.- Extend the analysis to new communities or additional dimensions (e.g., well-being, organizational factors).- Develop tools, surveys, or models informed by practitioners’ lived experiences. LicenseThis dataset is made available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). You are free to share, adapt, and build upon the material, provided appropriate credit is given.