Abstract

Mindfulness-based interventions improve employee well-being, yet few studies have examined their impact on work-specific outcomes in private-sector samples. Online mindfulness programs offer a promising, accessible alternative to in-person training. This randomized waitlist-controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of Mindfulness for Humans (MfH), a fully online, self-directed 15-session program, on job satisfaction, burnout, work engagement, subjective well-being, and mindfulness skills among private-sector employees. Participants were randomly assigned to a training-first group or a waitlist-first group and completed measures at baseline, 30 days, and 60 days. Results showed significant improvements in job satisfaction, burnout, subjective well-being, and mindfulness following course participation. The training-first group demonstrated greater gains than the waitlist group in job satisfaction (p = .01, d = -.18), burnout (p = .02, d = -.05), subjective well-being (p = .01, d = .18), and mindfulness (p < .001, d = .22). A consistent dose-response relationship also emerged, with higher course completion predicting larger improvements across outcomes. Qualitative feedback was largely positive. Overall, findings provide partial support for the effectiveness of self-directed online mindfulness training in private-sector settings. Implications for future research are discussed.

Degree

PhD

College and Department

Family, Home, and Social Sciences; Psychology

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