Does Peace of Mind Matters? Nexus between Mindfulness and Negative Behaviors

Abstract

Mindfulness is a key component of employees’ consciousness and hence its absence can
bring counter productive work behaviour. This research examines workplace
mindfulness and counterproductive work behaviours. Workplace mindfulness and
turnover intentions were also examined. Data for the present study was collected from
121 engineering companies in Pakistan with approximately 2600 employees. To collect
the data, 187 questionnaires were distributed via emails and personal visits. The data
analysis was conducted through SPSS and smart-PLS. This research found that
workplace mindfulness negatively impacted counterproductive work behaviours.
Workplace mindfulness also negatively correlated with turnover intentions. This study
differs from the existing study since this model, "workplace mindfulness ->
counterproductive work behaviour -> turnover intentions", was developed and tested
for the first time. The study model was developed based on self-determination theory,
representing the aspects of psychological concerns behind people's choices in the
absence of external influences.