Mindfulness as a Protective Factor for Dissatisfaction in HCWs: The Moderating Role of Mindful Attention between Climate Stress and Job Satisfaction

Tiziana Ramaci, Venerando Rapisarda, Diego Bellini, Nicola Mucci, Andrea De Giorgio and Massimiliano Barattucci
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Tiziana Ramaci: Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, Kore University of Enna, 94100 Enna, Italy
Venerando Rapisarda: Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95121 Catania, Italy
Diego Bellini: Department of Business Economy, University of Verona, 37129 Verona, Italy
Nicola Mucci: Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy
Andrea De Giorgio: Faculty of Psychology, e-Campus University, 22060 Novedrate (CO), Italy
Massimiliano Barattucci: Faculty of Psychology, e-Campus University, 22060 Novedrate (CO), Italy

IJERPH, 2020, vol. 17, issue 11, 1-16

Abstract: With the aim of investigating the possible moderating effect of job control and dispositional mindfulness between different sources of organizational stress and job satisfaction, a correlational study was designed involving health care workers (HCWs). The following questionnaires were administered and completed by 237 HCWs: (1) Occupational Stress Indicator (OSI), to measure the sources of stress at work (managerial role, climate power, climate structure, internal relationships), and job satisfaction; (2) Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) to assess the individual’s level of attention to what is taking place in the present; (3) Job Control Scale (JCS) to assess the perceived control at work. Hierarchical regression analyses were used to test the hypothesized relationships between variables; the results showed that, between the different sources of stress, the organizational climate dimension was negatively associated with job satisfaction; moreover, mindfulness attention moderated the relationship between climate stress and job satisfaction; unexpectedly, the interaction between job control and the organizational climate dimension was not significant in affecting job satisfaction. This study can provide useful information for Human Resources Management (HRM) practices regarding job and mental control interventions and empowerment, and possibly offer a new interpretation of the role of attention to what is happening in the present moment and autonomy between climate stressors and occupational satisfaction.

Keywords: climate stress; dispositional mindfulness; job control; satisfaction; HCWs; mindful attention (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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