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Exploring How Mindfulness Links to Work Outcomes: Positive Affectivity and Work-Life Enrichment

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  • Laurel A. McNall

    (State University of New York)

  • Jamie M. Tombari

    (State University of New York
    California State University at San Bernardino)

  • Melissa M. Brown

    (State University of New York)

Abstract

As evidence accumulates about the link between mindfulness and well-being, organizational scholars have begun to ask how and why mindfulness results in positive change among employees. Drawing on Conservation of Resources Theory and Work-Family Enrichment Theory, we explored the underlying mechanisms that may explain the relationship between mindfulness and work outcomes. Using a community-based sample of 117 employed adults, we found evidence for a serial multiple mediation model of positive affectivity and work-life enrichment in the relationship between mindfulness and work outcomes (i.e., job satisfaction, emotional exhaustion, turnover intentions). These results lend initial support for mindfulness as a psychological resource that helps employees accrue more positive work outcomes through higher positive affectivity and work-life enrichment. Practically speaking, this research suggests that mindful employees may be better equipped at leveraging positive affect, work-life enrichment, and work outcomes. As such, organizations may want to consider offering mindfulness interventions as one possible avenue for boosting employee resources.

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  • Laurel A. McNall & Jamie M. Tombari & Melissa M. Brown, 2021. "Exploring How Mindfulness Links to Work Outcomes: Positive Affectivity and Work-Life Enrichment," Applied Research in Quality of Life, Springer;International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies, vol. 16(1), pages 167-182, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ariqol:v:16:y:2021:i:1:d:10.1007_s11482-019-09762-9
    DOI: 10.1007/s11482-019-09762-9
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    1. Kroon, Brigitte & Menting, Charlotte & van Woerkom, Marianne, 2015. "Why Mindfulness Sustains Performance: The Role of Personal and Job Resources," Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Cambridge University Press, vol. 8(4), pages 638-642, December.
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