Primed to Thrive: Investigating the Combined Impact of Mindfulness Education and Meditation Practice on Psychological and Workplace Outcomes

Primed to Thrive: Investigating the Combined Impact of Mindfulness Education and Meditation Practice on Psychological and Workplace Outcomes (BEGIN III)

Employees commonly experience stress and reduced well-being that can affect workplace functioning. This interventional study will evaluate whether combining mindfulness-related educational materials with a brief daily guided meditation practice delivered through a smartphone application improves psychological well-being and workplace outcomes compared with educational materials alone. Adult employees will be randomized to receive the meditation plus educational materials during the initial intervention period or after a waitlist period, with assessments completed at multiple time points over approximately 12 weeks. The primary outcome will evaluate change in work engagement using the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES-9).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Individuals aged 18 years or older.
• Current employee of the participating company who expresses interest in participating in the study.
• Subjects will be required to be able to understand study instructions and materials and provide informed consent.
• Willing and able to download and use a smartphone application compatible with iOS or Android platforms.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Insufficient proficiency in English to comprehend study materials and instructions.
• Presence of a diagnosed mental health condition that may interfere with the capacity to engage in or benefit from meditation practices, as determined by self-report or clinical history.