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  • Clinical Psychology
  • Organizational Behavior

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  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is effective for managing work-related stress in high-risk occupational groups.
  • Middle-level managers face significant stress due to organizational restructuring and related psychosocial risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of MBSR for managing work-related stress in middle-level managers.
  • To assess MBSR's impact on psychological well-being and stress-related outcomes in this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial with 144 middle-level managers.
  • An 8-week MBSR intervention group compared to a wait-list control group.
  • A 2x2 study design (group x time) for between-group analysis.

Main Results:

  • MBSR significantly decreased perceived work-related stress, negative affect, somatic complaints intensity, and sickness absence.
  • The intervention led to a significant increase in self-esteem and positive affect.
  • No significant effect was observed on the frequency of somatic complaints.

Conclusions:

  • MBSR is an effective intervention for managing work-related stress in middle managers.
  • The practice enhances psychological resilience against workplace psychosocial risks.
  • MBSR offers a valuable tool for organizational well-being initiatives.