Exploring workplace spirituality, mindfulness, digital technology, and psychological well-being: A complex interplay in organizational contexts.
Raghavendra Sode, Kalaa Chenji, R Vijayaraghavan
Acta Psychologica November 2024 DOI: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2024.104601 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Cross-sectional survey Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 287 |
| Population | Full-time employees from various industries in India |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Digital technology use Well-being Workplace spirituality |
| Key findings | Workplace spirituality and mindfulness were each positively correlated with psychological well-being, and mindfulness mediated the relationship between workplace spirituality and well-being. Digital technology use moderated these relationships, with the authors suggesting that higher technology use may reduce the positive impact of spirituality and mindfulness on well-being. |
Abstract
This study explores the intricate relationships between workplace spirituality, mindfulness, psychological well-being, and digital technology use among employees in India. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 287 full-time employees from various industries. Grounded in Technostress Theory, Broaden-and-Build Theory, and the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) framework, the study tested several hypotheses to investigate how these factors interact in the contemporary digital work environment. The findings reveal a significant positive correlation between workplace spirituality and psychological well-being and mindfulness and psychological well-being. Additionally, mindfulness mediated the relationship between workplace spirituality and psychological well-being. Significantly, digital technology use moderated the relationship between workplace spirituality, mindfulness, and psychological well-being, suggesting that higher technology use may reduce the positive impact of spirituality and mindfulness on well-being. The novelty of this study lies in its contribution to understanding how digital technology influences the relationship between spirituality, mindfulness, and employee well-being, offering practical implications for organizations aiming to enhance employee well-being through tailored interventions and mindful technology management.
Comparable studies
Other cross-sectional and survey studies on meditation, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construct Validity of the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire in Meditating and Nonmeditating Samples Experienced meditators and nonmeditating comparison groups | 2008 | Cross-sectional study | |
| Neural Correlates of Dispositional Mindfulness During Affect Labeling Adult participants | 2007 | Observational cross-sectional | n = 27 |
| Assessing mindfulness in children and adolescents: Development and validation of the Child and Adolescent Mindfulness Measure (CAMM). School-aged children and adolescents | 2011 | Cross-sectional validation study | n = 1,413 |
| Mindfulness and self-compassion as predictors of psychological wellbeing in long-term meditators and matched nonmeditators Experienced meditators and demographically matched nonmeditators | 2012 | Cross-sectional study | n = 152 |
| Mechanisms of Action in the Inverse Relationship Between Mindfulness and Psychological Distress Undergraduates | 2008 | Cross-sectional, correlational |
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