The impact of mindfulness on work attitudes: The mediating role of psychological capital

Abstract

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to examine individual differences (e.g. mindfulness and psychological capital (PsyCap)) that support work-related outcomes. We are interested in "Are individuals with higher levels of mindfulness more engaged and satisfied at work?" "If so, what internal resources (psychological capital) mediate this mechanism?" Therefore, we aim to examine (1) the relationship between mindfulness and two important work-related outcomes: job satisfaction and work engagement and (2) how PsyCap mediates these relationships.Design/methodology/approachAn online survey was used to ensure a quick response and high participation rate. With the help of human resources departments, the survey was distributed to employees of companies ranked in the top 10 of the Fortune 500 Turkey list and the BTSO Top 250 list. A total of 390 responses were collected, and the responses were analysed using structural equation modelling (SEM) via IBM SPSS Amos version 26.FindingsThe paper provides empirical evidence on the positive relationship between mindfulness and two important work-related outcomes: job satisfaction and work engagement, and also suggests that PsyCap mediates these relationships.Originality/valueThis paper addresses an identified need to examine how mindfulness affects work-related outcomes and to explain the mechanism of the relationship between mindfulness in the workplace and workplace outcomes by focusing internal resources.