Examining the Relationship between Mindfulness and Career Adapt-abilities: A Study on Employees Cover Image

Bilinçli Farkındalık ile Kariyer Uyum Yetenekleri Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi: Çalışanlar Üzerinde Bir Araştırma
Examining the Relationship between Mindfulness and Career Adapt-abilities: A Study on Employees

Author(s): Gamze Ebru Çiftçi, Alper Gürer, Ahmet Barış SOLMAZTÜRK
Subject(s): Behaviorism, Human Resources in Economy, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Haci Mustafa Paksoy
Keywords: Mindfulness; career adapt-abilities; employees;

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between employees' levels of mindfulness and their career adapt-abilities. For the field research, working population in Central Anatolia Region of Turkey was determined as the universe, and data were collected by reaching 401 individuals through convenience sampling method from cities Ankara, Kırıkkale and Çorum. According to the research findings, a positive effect is identified between mindfulness and career adapt-abilities and its sub-dimensions except for the concern. It is also observed that women exhibited higher levels of mindfulness, individuals in managerial roles exhibited higher levels of mindfulness and curiosity, concern levels tended to decrease with increasing age, control and curiosity levels increased directly proportional to income. Mindfulness and career adapt-abilities are important concepts for both individuals and organizations. Furthermore, individuals with a high level of mindfulness and developing career adapt-abilities will not only align with their careers but also contribute to economic and societal development on a macro level.

  • Issue Year: 9/2024
  • Issue No: 24
  • Page Range: 389-409
  • Page Count: 21
  • Language: Turkish
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