The mediating role of meaningfulness of work in the effect of mindfulness on work engagement and psychological resilience

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether mindfulness has an effect on both work engagement and psychological resilience, and also to determine whether the meaningfulness of work plays a mediating role in this interaction. In addition, determining whether there is a difference in terms of variables according to some demographic characteristics is among the sub-objectives of the study. The data of the study were obtained from 415 cargo employees working throughout Turkey through a questionnaire. Four scales were used in the study. For the reliability analysis of the scales, Cronbach's alpha coefficient was calculated and for the validity of the scales, exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis were conducted. Independent sample t-test and one-way analysis of variance were used to determine the differences. Correlation analysis was performed to determine the relationships between variables. Regression analysis was used to determine the interactions between variables. Structural equation modeling was used for model tests. SPSS and AMOS programs were used to analyze the data. As a result, it has been determined that mindfulness affects work engagement, psychological resilience and meaningfulness of work in a positive and meaningful way. On the other hand, meaningfulness of work has a positive and significant effect on work engagement and psychological resilience. It has also been determined that the meaningfulness of the work plays a mediating role in the effect of mindfulness on work engagement and psychological resilience. As a result of these findings of the study, the importance of mindfulness and meaningfulness of work in the effect of work engagement and psychological resilience was understood and suggestions were made for future researchers and practitioners.