Examining the Interplay between Trait Mindfulness and Thriving at Work among Teachers in Western China: The Mediating Role of General Self-Efficacy

Rongjin An(School of Education, Lanzhou City University)
Binhong Bai(School of Education, Lanzhou City University)
Du Nan(School of Education, Lanzhou City University)
Zeqing Fu(School of Psychology, Northwest Normal University)

Abstract

This study explores the nuanced relationship between trait mindfulness and thriving at work among educators in Western China, emphasizing the mediating role of general self-efficacy. Employing a sample of 378 primary and secondary school teachers, this research utilizes the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ), Thriving at Work Scale (TWS), and the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES) to conduct a thorough investigation. The findings indicate a significant positive correlation between trait mindfulness and thriving at work, between trait mindfulness and general self-efficacy, and between general self-efficacy and thriving at work. Additionally, trait mindfulness was found to have a positive predictive effect on both thriving at work and general self-efficacy, with general self-efficacy also showing a positive predictive effect on thriving at work. Importantly, general self-efficacy was identified as playing a partial mediating role in the relationship between trait mindfulness and thriving at work. These results underscore the importance of cultivating mindfulness and self-efficacy among teachers to enhance their enthusiasm for work, suggesting potential pathways for professional development and well-being in the educational sector.

Keywords

Trait mindfulness; General self-efficacy; High sense of work

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12345/ret.v7i1.15986