Abstract

GALVAO, Ana; GOMES, Maria José; PIRES, Isabel Maria  and  PINHEIRO, Marco. Job satisfaction, wellbeing and the practice of Mindfulness in health professionals. Revista Portuguesa de Enfermagem de Saúde Mental [online]. 2022, n.28, pp.157-171.  Epub Dec 31, 2022. ISSN 1647-2160.  https://doi.org/10.19131/rpesm.354.

The importance attached to the practice of mindfulness in the context of work has been highlighted, with evidence that reveals the benefits of mindfulness, related to psychological well-being, with repercussions on the increase in the levels of satisfaction and performance of organizations. We support this study in the two-component model for mindfulness: self-regulation of attention to the present moment; and, the adoption of a posture of curiosity, openness and acceptance of these mental events. Evaluate job satisfaction, attitudes of mindfulness and well-being of workers and the possible relationship between these dimensions. Cross-sectional, descriptive and correlational study, in a sample of 272 adults of working age, of whom 71 respondents (26.1%) practice meditation or mindfulness activities in their daily life. As an instrument of data collection, an online questionnaire was used, consisting of: i. socio-professional issues; ii. Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale; iii. Satisfaction With Life Scale; and, iv. The Generic Job Satisfaction Scale. Levels of job satisfaction, well-being and mindfulness attitudes were found slightly above their theoretical averages, with statistically significant differences between well-being and marital status, and for well-being and job satisfaction and the practice of mindfulness, with practitioners showing superior well-being and job satisfaction. Higher levels of mindfulness promote greater job satisfaction and in turn positive mental health and general well-being. We point out as an intervention the mindfulness-based stress reduction program and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in reducing stress and increasing emotional well-being.

Keywords : mindfulness; job satisfaction; wellbeing.

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