Effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Emotional Intelligence and Job Development in Saudi Educators
Adel Mohammed Alosaimi
Journal of Advanced Research in Social Sciences August 18, 2024 DOI: 10.33422/jarss.v7i3.1304 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Quasi-experimental nonequivalent group pretest-posttest design Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 100 |
| Population | Male teachers in Saudi Arabia |
| Intervention | Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) |
| Duration | Three weeks |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key findings | The MBSR group showed improved emotional intelligence, higher mindfulness, and lower perceived stress than the control group. Mindfulness and perceived stress partially mediated the relationship between emotional intelligence and job satisfaction, suggesting MBSR may benefit teacher well-being and workplace satisfaction. |
Abstract
This study investigated the effects of a brief mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program on Emotional Intelligence (EI) and job satisfaction among teachers in Saudi Arabia. Given the increasing stress and psychological challenges facing educators, improving EI and stress management techniques is crucial. The primary research questions were: (1) Does participation in MBSR improve EI among male teachers? (2) Does MBSR reduce perceived stress and enhance job satisfaction? A quasi-experimental nonequivalent group pretest-posttest design was utilized, involving 100 Saudi teachers divided into experimental and control groups. Over three weeks, the experimental group engaged in the MBSR program, while the control group received no intervention. EI, mindfulness, job satisfaction, and perceived stress levels were assessed using various measures. Statistical analyses, including descriptive, inferential, and mediation analyses, were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the MBSR program. Results indicated that the MBSR group exhibited improved EI, with higher scores for emotional attention, clarity, and repair than the control group. Furthermore, the experimental group showed significant increases in mindfulness and notable reductions in perceived stress levels. Mediation analysis demonstrated that mindfulness and perceived stress partially mediated the relationship between EI and teacher job satisfaction. These findings underscore the potential of MBSR to improve teacher well-being and job performance. The study recommends incorporating MBSR into training programs to equip educators with tools to manage stress, increase awareness, and improve workplace satisfaction. This approach aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiatives, promoting a more positive educational environment.
Comparable studies
Other experimental studies on meditation, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| The benefits of being present: Mindfulness and its role in psychological well-being. Cancer patients (clinical intervention study) | 2003 | Mixed methods: scale development, correlational, quasi-experimental, laboratory, experience-sampling, and clinical intervention study | |
| Loving-kindness meditation increases social connectedness. | 2008 | Controlled laboratory experiment | |
| Mindfulness and mind-wandering: Finding convergence through opposing constructs. | 2012 | Two studies: correlational study and experimental study | |
| Mental Training Enhances Attentional Stability: Neural and Behavioral Evidence | 2009 | Experimental study | |
| Mindfulness meditation and substance use in an incarcerated population. Incarcerated population | 2006 | Quasi-experimental with treatment-as-usual control condition |
Citations in the library
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