Facing Workplace Adversities With Enhanced Level Of Resilience With Mindfulness Practice As Intervention – The Study On Generation Y Employees

1Vincent Kim Seng OH, 1Abdullah Sarwar, 1LAI Ming Ming, 2YEAP Peik Foong, 3Gowrie Vinayan and 1Niaz PERVEZ

 1 Multimedia University, Cyberjaya, Malaysia

 2 University of Newcastle, Australia

 3 Heriot-Watt University, Putrajaya, Malaysia

Abstract

 

Purpose: This conceptual paper explores the relationship between psychological well-being and resilience using mindfulness as the mediating variable. This paper shows that with mindfulness intervention, Generation Y employees can enhance their level of resilience to face and overcome challenges in their workplace.

Design/methodology/approach: The author reviewed related literature by examining the relationship between psychological well-being and resilience and the positive connection with mindfulness.

Research Implication: This paper can guide scholars to initiate empirical studies based on enhancing the level of resilience and examining the influence of mindfulness.

Originality/value: This conceptual paper provides theoretical insights into the importance of resilience and shows the connection with mindfulness intervention to enhance the resilience of Generation Y employees in the workplace. This paper will deeply encourage scholars to study mindfulness intervention for enhanced workplace resiliency.

Keywords: Psychological well-being, Mindfulness, Resilience, Workplace, Generation Y
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