Mindfulness and positive activities at work: intervention effects on motivation-related constructs, sleep quality, and fatigue

Positive psychology research is increasingly being transferred to organizational contexts, and organizations are increasingly striving for healthier and more motivated employees. In this study, a three-week self-instructed online intervention which combines positive activities and mindfulness was de...

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Main Authors: Michel, Alexandra (Author) , Groß, Clarissa (Author) , Hoppe, Annekatrin (Author) , González-Morales, M. Gloria (Author) , Steidle, Anna (Author) , O’Shea, Deirdre (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 2021
In: Journal of occupational and organizational psychology
Year: 2021, Volume: 94, Issue: 2, Pages: 309-337
ISSN:2044-8325
DOI:10.1111/joop.12345
Online Access:Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1111/joop.12345
Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/joop.12345
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Author Notes:Alexandra Michel, Clarissa Groß, Annekatrin Hoppe, M. Gloria González-Morales, Anna Steidle and Deirdre O’Shea
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Summary:Positive psychology research is increasingly being transferred to organizational contexts, and organizations are increasingly striving for healthier and more motivated employees. In this study, a three-week self-instructed online intervention which combines positive activities and mindfulness was developed and evaluated using a randomized-controlled group design with employees. All exercises could be easily integrated into the daily working routine. The intervention is based on broaden-and-build theory, the two-component model of mindfulness and the positive-activity model. Results indicate that the intervention is effective in increasing work engagement, hope and sleep quality as well as in reducing fatigue. Practical implications for human resource departments and corporate health management are discussed. Practitioner points A three-week mindfulness intervention can increase work engagement, hope, sleep quality, and reduce fatigue. Such activities can easily be integrated into the workday and thus, represent a realistic way for employees to improve motivation and reduce health impairment. ​
Item Description:Gesehen am 18.04.2023
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ISSN:2044-8325
DOI:10.1111/joop.12345