Research Publications

NEW PUBLICATION

An Initial Examination of State and Longitudinal Effects of Loving-Kindness Practice on Affective and Motivational States at Work.

This research provides initial support for the potential benefits of loving-kindness practice in a workplace context. Theoretical and practical implications, including the future of loving-kindness practice as a workplace training intervention are discussed. Read more

Authors: Masters-Waage, T. C., Reb., J., Tov, W., & Bandara, U. (2021).
Mindfulness. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-021-01781-8

NEW PUBLICATION

It’s so boring – or is it? Examining the role of mindfulness for work performance and attitudes in monotonous jobs.

In repetitive monotonous work conditions, more mindful employees perceive their jobs as less boring, have higher job satisfaction, and are less likely to quit. But mindfulness is a double-edged sword. Read more

Authors: Wihler, A., Hülsheger, U. R., Reb., J., & Menges, J. I. (2021).
Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1111/joop.12370

NEW PUBLICATION

Going far together by being here now: Mindfulness increases cooperation in negotiations.

The present research examines the role of mindfulness in cooperation in distributive and integrative negotiations. Mindfulness leads to a more cooperative orientation, and self-transcendence acts as a mediating mechanism in integrative negotiations in mindful dyads. Read more

Authors: Masters-Waage, T. C., Nai, J., Reb, J., Sim, S., Narayanan, J., & Tan, N. (2021).
Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.obhdp.2021.09.001

Helping organisations excel, one breath at a time: A meditation toolkit for business leaders.

Interest in meditation has risen dramatically in recent years, as these practices move beyond ancient monasteries to take root in big cities as well. Read more

Authors: Masters-Waage, T. C., Peters, E. K., & Reb, J. (2021).
Asian Management Insights, 8(1), 72-79. https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/ami/151

The mediating role of emotional exhaustion in the relationship of mindfulness with turnover intentions and job performance.

The present research examined the role of employee emotional exhaustion in mediating the relationship of mindfulness with turnover intentions and task performance. Read more

Authors: Reb, J., Narayanan, J., Chaturvedi, S, & Ekkirala, S. (2016).
Mindfulness. DOI: 10.1007/s12671-016-0648-z.

Improving decision making through mindfulness.

Mindfulness, most often defined as the state of being openly attentive to and aware of what is taking place in the present, both internally and externally, can help people make better decisions. Read more

Authors: Karelaia, N., & Reb, J. (2015).
In Reb, J., & Atkins, P. W. B. (Eds.), Mindfulness in organizations: Foundations, research, and applications (pp. 163-189). Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.

Mindfulness in organizations: Foundations, research, and applications.

This volume will also help organizational practitioners and leaders who may be trying to incorporate mindfulness into their (work) lives or who may wonder whether they should make mindfulness training programs available to their employees. Read more​​​​​​​

Authors: Reb, J., & Atkins, P. W. B. (Eds.). (2015).
Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.

Leading with mindfulness: Exploring the relation of mindfulness with leadership behaviors, styles, and development.

Our endeavour in this chapter is to elaborate on the connections between mindfulness and leadership. A related goal is to take a critical look: generally both mindfulness and leadership are viewed in a positive light. Read more​​​​​​​

Authors: Reb, J., Sim, S., Chintakananda, K., & Bhave, D. P. (2015).
In Reb, J., & Atkins, P. W. B. (Eds.), Mindfulness in organizations: Foundations, research, and applications (pp. 256-284). Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.

Mindfulness in organizations.

This chapter discusses the practice of mindfulness in organizations. Read more

Authors: Reb, J., & Choi, E. (2014).
In Singh, N. (Ed.). The psychology of meditation. Nova.

Leading mindfully: Two studies on the influence of supervisor trait mindfulness on employee well-being and performance.

The present research examines the influence of leaders' mindfulness on employee well-being and performance. The research also contributes to our understanding of the interpersonal effects of mindfulness in the workplace. Read more​​​​​​​

Authors: Reb, J., Narayanan, J., & Chaturvedi, S. (2014).
Mindfulness, 5(1), 36-45. DOI: 10.1007/s12671-012-0144-z.

Mindfulness at work: Antecedents and consequences of employee awareness and absent-mindedness.

The present study examines antecedents and consequences of two aspects of mindfulness in a work setting: employee awareness and employee absent-mindedness. Read more

Authors: Reb, J., Narayanan, J., & Ho, Z. W. (2013).
Mindfulness. DOI: 10.1007/s12671-013-0236-4.