Title: Uncovering the keys to well-being: calling, mindfulness, and compassion among healthcare professionals in India amidst the post-COVID crisis

Authors: Sode Raghavendra; A.K. Subramani; N. Akbar Jan; Kalaa Chenji

Addresses: Department of Human Resources and Soft Skills, ICFAI Business School (IBS) Hyderabad, The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (Deemed to be University), Hyderabad, Telangana, India ' Saveetha School of Management, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India ' Department of Human Resources and Soft Skills, ICFAI Business School (IBS) Hyderabad, The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (Deemed to be University), Hyderabad, Telangana, India ' Department of Human Resources and Soft Skills, ICFAI Business School (IBS) Hyderabad, The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (Deemed to be University), Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Abstract: This study investigates the well-being of healthcare professionals in India, with a specific focus on the detrimental effects of the pandemic on their mental and physical health, including stress, burnout, and fatigue. This research examines the roles played by calling, mindfulness, and compassionate love as essential resources in promoting the well-being of healthcare professionals. Utilising structural equation modelling (SEM), the results reveal a significant cause and effect relationship between calling, mindfulness, and compassionate love and their influence on overall well-being. Furthermore, the study identifies a noteworthy parallel mediation effect, demonstrating that mindfulness and compassionate love serve as mediators in the relationship between calling and well-being. This research offers practitioners invaluable insights into the effective utilisation of mindfulness and compassionate love practices to enhance the overall well-being of healthcare professionals.

Keywords: calling; mindfulness; compassionate love; well-being; healthcare professionals; India.

DOI: 10.1504/IJWI.2024.142027

International Journal of Work Innovation, 2024 Vol.5 No.4, pp.403 - 425

Received: 29 Aug 2023
Accepted: 18 Sep 2023
Published online: 07 Oct 2024 *

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