Happy and Engaged: Synergies Among Mindfulness and Ability-Related Emotional Intelligence

Michael D. Robinson (), Michelle R. Persich and Sukumarakurup Krishnakumar
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Michael D. Robinson: North Dakota State University
Michelle R. Persich: University of Arizona
Sukumarakurup Krishnakumar: Keck Graduate Institute

Journal of Happiness Studies, 2022, vol. 23, issue 2, No 19, 769-788

Abstract: Abstract Relationships between mindfulness and positive affect have been less robust than relationships between mindfulness and negative affect, suggesting that skills in addition to mindfulness may be necessary in transforming mindfulness into a positive psychological force. The present three study program of research (total N = 413) pursued the idea that emotional intelligence (EI), in particular, may infuse mindfulness with social-emotional wisdom, resulting in positive psychological benefits. In Studies 1 and 2, trait-related variations in mindfulness (as assessed by the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale) interacted with an ability-based EI measure to predict positive feelings in employment contexts as well as outcomes related to organizational commitment and citizenship. In Study 3, daily variations in mindfulness interacted with the same ability-based EI measure to predict daily feelings of positive affect and affiliation motivation. These findings highlight synergies among mindfulness and emotional intelligence in supporting positive affect and social engagement.

Keywords: Mindfulness; Emotional intelligence; Positive affect; Motivation; Social engagement (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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