@article{ref1,
title="Pilot study of an online brief mindfulness-based intervention to improve the well-being of managers and reduce their stress at work",
journal="International journal of occupational safety and ergonomics",
year="2024",
author="Asensio-Martínez, Ángela and Adame, Lorena and Aguilar-Latorre, Alejandra and Millán, Benito and Domínguez-García, Marta and Magallón-Botaya, Rosa",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="OBJECTIVEs. The COVID-19 pandemic, remote work and new technologies have heightened workplace pressures. Effective response and essential organizational changes require business leaders to be more adaptable, with managers' presence playing a pivotal role in successful implementation. The study assesses a brief mindfulness-based emotional regulation for managers (MBERM) intervention, to reduce workplace stress and enhance managerial well-being. <br><br>METHODS. An 8-week non-randomized controlled trial was conducted with a waiting list control group and an intervention group. Pre-post differences were measured by Student's t test or Wilcoxon test, and effect size calculated using the Hedge's g formula. The sample included 23 managers (17 men and six women) with average age 50 years. The study assessed anxiety and depressive symptoms, psychological flexibility, perceived self-efficacy, general work-related well-being, perceived stress and mindfulness. <br><br>RESULTS. Statistically significant changes were observed in the intervention group in depression, anxiety, work-related acceptance and action, general self-efficacy, exhaustion, alienation, stress and non-reactivity. The control group showed no statistically significant changes in any of the variables. <br><br>CONCLUSION. The MBERM intervention could improve the emotional and work-related well-being of managers and reduce stress levels and burnout. Further study of this intervention is needed to promote adherence and ensure a long-term improvement.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1080-3548",
doi="10.1080/10803548.2024.2358676",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10803548.2024.2358676"
}