The effects of mindfulness and psychological capital on reducing worker stress and promoting health

This cross-sectional study aims to test the combined effect of mindfulness and psychological capital on reducing stress and burnout and improving the perception of health (physical and psychological). The sample consisted of 398 workers (94.5% female) from a public organization in Puerto Rico dedicated to providing services to families and their children in their early formative stages. The results from moderated regressions showed that the interaction between mindfulness and psychological capital was significant, indicating that individuals with high levels of mindfulness and psychological capital showed lower burnout and stress and a higher perception of psychological health. These results suggest that mindfulness provides the conditions to foster the mobilization of personal resources (i.e., psychological capital) to deal with stressful situations and take actions toward greater well-being. Future intervention strategies should consider combining various personal resources to increase their effectiveness in reducing stress and promoting well-being.