The Relationship Between Mindfulness and Happiness in Student-Athletes: The Role of Self-Compassion—Mediator or Moderator?

Tıngaz, Emre Ozan; Solmaz, Serdar; Ekiz, Meryem Altun; Güvendi, Burcu

doi:10.1007/s10942-021-00397-0

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“…Since compassion entails the provider to become aware of the other person’s needs, possess benevolence as an ingrained attribute, and have a keen interest in alleviating the suffering of the person at the receiving end; the joy of being able to help someone opens up avenues for the provider to engage with others and shows motivational spirit in one’s comportment—the quintessential elements of happiness at the workplace. The research conducted in the past corroborates our findings about the beneficial outcomes of compassion in terms of happiness (Tingaz et al, 2022), and positive work experiences for the individuals working in the organizations (Frost et al, 2000; Rynes et al, 2012; Stoeber et al, 2020).…”

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Being Nice Goes Long Way: Manifesting Compassion for Others Enacts in Experiencing Positive Emotions and Workplace Happiness for the Employees

Pradhan

Jandu

Hati

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Business Perspectives and Research

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Drawing on positive activity model ( Lyubomirsky & Layous, 2013 ), the present study aims to examine the relationship of employees’ compassion for others and the level of workplace happiness whilst investigating mediating mechanism of positive affectivity. The study further explores the role of perceived organizational support (POS) in bolstering the happiness of the employees. Using the purposive sampling technique, a sample of the Indian working population ( N = 422) was selected for the study. Standardized instruments were administered to the respondents for data collection. Structural equation modeling findings revealed that the employees who showed more compassion toward others experienced a higher level of happiness at work. The results indicated that the positive emotions acted as a significant mediator in this relationship. The PROCESS macro analysis showed that the POS moderated the link between compassion and workplace happiness for the employees in a positive direction. The study highlights the importance of performing intentional positive activities for the better well-being of the employees. The implications of the study in terms of practicing positive psychology for creating thriving modern organizations are discussed.

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Being Nice Goes Long Way: Manifesting Compassion for Others Enacts in Experiencing Positive Emotions and Workplace Happiness for the Employees

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Hati

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“…Therefore, it may be asserted that the increase in mindfulness dampens the stress assessment in the athlete and prevents the emergence of negative emotions. Tingaz et al (2022) in their study, high mindfulness rates in athletes showed a decrease in anxiety, stress and depression, and it was determined that this had a positive effect on the performance of the athletes [53]. In systematic reviews, it was stated that mindfulness reduces and moderate negative emotions and stress levels [69,113].…”

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“…Negative emotions are likely to occur in elite football players who are in threat appraisal before an important contest. In this case, the arised negative emotions may be minimized and even positive emotions are possible to be created [12,115]. In this context, mindfulness may hold a guiding paradigm in dealing with threat Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) that enable athletes to cope with threat assessment and emotional stabilization by improving their cognitive skills and awareness can be applied on elite football players [29,116,117] .…”

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RETRACTED: The Mindfulness Antidote for Threat Appraisal and Moderation of Negative Emotions in Elite Athletes

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YARAYAN

2024

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Background Especially in competitive sports, athletes can conduct cognitive stress assessments such as threat or challenge before a competition. According to The Theory of Challenge and Threat States in Athletes (TCTSA), negative affect can arise after threat assessments, leading to a reduction in athletes' performance. The aim of this study is to investigate whether mindfulness plays a moderating role in the negative affect of athletes who perceive themselves under threat assessment before a competition. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with elite football players participating in the Turkish football leagues (N = 299, M age = 21.50, SD = 2.86). Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was employed for the analysis of the data. Within the scope of the study, Threat and Appraisal Scale, Multidimensional Emotion Scale, and Mindfulness Scale were utilized. To obtain the most reliable and robust data, especially for threat assessment, athletes were instructed to complete the surveys one day prior to their competitions. Results The results revealed that there is a negative relationship between mindfulness, threat assessment and negative emotions. A positive correlation was also found between threat appraisal and negative emotions (Anxiety, Dejection, Anger). In addition, it was determined that mindfulness had a moderator role in the relationship between threat appraisal and negative emotions. Conclusions In professional leagues characterized by intense pressure and competition, the study has demonstrated that specifically elite athletes and generally athletes engaged in combat sports can regulate their emotional states through mindfulness. Furthermore, it has shown that they can even induce positive emotions to aid in achieving optimal performance.

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“…Subjective well-being comprises both the cognitive and affective components of people's life evaluation, often measured via life satisfaction and positive and negative emotions [8][9][10]. Empirical studies have found that internal factors such as intrinsic motivation and the psychological state of college athletes are more strongly related to well-being than external factors [11,12]. Self-determination theory also suggests that internal autonomous motivation positively affects an individual's achievement, perseverance, creativity, and general well-being [13,14].…”

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The Role of Eudaimonic Motivation on the Well-Being of College Athletes: The Chain-Mediating Effect of Meaning Searching and Meaning Experience

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Subjective well-being is an essential indicator for evaluating the quality of life of college athletes. According to self-determination theory, eudaimonic motivation is a positive psychological characteristic that is supposed to have a favorable influence on college athletes’ acquisition of subjective well-being. In order to examine the relationship between the two and test the mediating effects of meaning searching and meaning experience, this study investigated the relevant data of 593 college athletes from four different provinces in China. The findings are as follows: (1) the direct effect of eudaimonic motivation on college athletes’ subjective well-being was significant and positive. (2) The mediating effect of meaning searching between eudaimonic motivation and subjective well-being was nonsignificant. (3) However, meaning experience mediated the positive influence of eudaimonic motivation on subjective well-being. (4) Eudaimonic motivation was related indirectly and positively to subjective well-being via the chain-mediating effect of meaning searching and meaning experience. The present study provides empirical evidence for the relationship between positive psychological characteristics and the subjective well-being of college athletes and suggests that educators look for positive qualities to cultivate from the perspective of positive psychology, which can help to prevent psychological disorders and improve the well-being of college athletes.

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The Relationship Between Mindfulness and Happiness in Student-Athletes: The Role of Self-Compassion—Mediator or Moderator?

Cited by 12 publications

References 32 publications

Being Nice Goes Long Way: Manifesting Compassion for Others Enacts in Experiencing Positive Emotions and Workplace Happiness for the Employees

Being Nice Goes Long Way: Manifesting Compassion for Others Enacts in Experiencing Positive Emotions and Workplace Happiness for the Employees

RETRACTED: The Mindfulness Antidote for Threat Appraisal and Moderation of Negative Emotions in Elite Athletes

The Role of Eudaimonic Motivation on the Well-Being of College Athletes: The Chain-Mediating Effect of Meaning Searching and Meaning Experience

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