Document Type : Research Paper
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Assistant Prof., Department of Management, Miyaneh, Branch Islamic Azad University, Miyaneh, Iran
Abstract
This mixed-methods study investigated the mechanisms of mindfulness in reducing job burnout and enhancing resilience among employees in high-stress occupations. Employing a sequential design, the qualitative phase used phenomenological semi-structured interviews with 15 participants, analyzed thematically via MAXQDA. Key themes—emotion regulation, self-efficacy, and reduced rumination—shaped a researcher-developed questionnaire for the quantitative phase, administered to 200 employees with ≥3 years' experience in high-stress settings.
Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) in SPSS/AMOS revealed significant paths: mindfulness negatively predicted burnout (β = -0.62, p < .01) and positively predicted resilience (β = 0.57, p < .01), with burnout mediating resilience (β = -0.48, p < .01). Model fit was excellent (CFI = 0.93, RMSEA = 0.06). Participants noted improved interactions and fewer conflicts. Thematic analysis identified core themes: enhanced psychological well-being, strengthened resilience, and workplace harmony.
Recent 2025 meta-analyses affirm mindfulness's efficacy, reducing burnout by a standardized effect size of -1.43 in high-stress groups. Findings position mindfulness as a potent intervention for high-pressure environments. Organizations should integrate structured mindfulness programs—regular training and supportive spaces—into HR strategies to boost well-being and productivity.
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