Mindfulness-based practices, psychological capital, burnout and performance anxiety

Abstract

Purpose

The study examined the role of classroom-based mindfulness-based interventions (MBI) on psychological capital, burnout, and performance anxiety among business executives.

Design/Methodology/Approach

52 mid-level and senior leaders filled up a structured questionnaire on mindfulness, psychological capital, and performance anxiety before and after the intervention. They also participated in 2 week-long classroom-based mindfulness intervention programs for 1 hour daily.

Findings

The finding suggests that mindfulness-based intervention significantly improved PsyCap and reduced burnout and performance anxiety among the executives.

Research limitations/implications

Self-report measures, sample size, and programmed duration could be a limitation. We can plan long-term (4 weeks) intervention on cross-section data for better outcomes and generalizations.

Research implications

Mindfulness-based interventions can help save healthcare costs by reducing anxiety and burnout. Leaders can also quantify the value of such intervention for developing PsyCap.

Practical implications

Management should conduct mindfulness-based training programs, and leaders can practice it in their daily routine to improve psychological resources to reduce stress and better face workplace challenges.

Originality/value

The study's contribution was using the classroom-based mindfulness-based intervention to improve psychological capital and reduce dysfunctional outcomes in leaders.

Citation

Biswal, K. and Srivastava, K.B.L. (2022), "Mindfulness-based practices, psychological capital, burnout and performance anxiety", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 36 No. 6, pp. 4-7. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-10-2021-0188