Comparative Role of Mindfulness on Subjective Well-Being of Businessmen and Professionals

The present study aimed to examine the comparative role of mindfulness on subjective well-being among businessmen and professionals. In the current fast-paced and competitive lifestyle, working adults frequently experience stress, mental burden and reduced life satisfaction. Mindfulness, which refers to present moment awareness and non-judgemental attention, is considered an important positive psychological factor that may enhance subjective well-being. A descriptive research design was used for the study. The sample consisted of 150 participants including 80 businessmen and 70 professionals with an average age of 41 years. Participants were selected through purposive and snowball sampling techniques. Data were collected using the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) and the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS). Statistical analysis included mean, standard deviation, independent sample t-test, Pearson correlation and regression analysis. Results indicated that businessmen scored significantly higher than professionals in mindfulness as well as subjective well-being. Further, mindfulness showed a significant positive correlation with subjective well-being in both groups. Regression findings revealed that mindfulness significantly predicted subjective well-being among businessmen and professionals, though the predictive strength was stronger in businessmen. The findings suggest that mindfulness can be considered as a supportive psychological resource for improving well-being in occupational groups, and mindfulness-based practices may be useful in stress management and mental health promotion programs.