Under Pressure: Examining the Effects of Mindfulness and Abusive Work Environment on Employee Well-Being and Turnover Intentions in the Manufacturing Industry

Abstract

This study examined how abusive work environments, specifically abusive supervision and abusive coworker treatment, affected employee well-being and turnover intentions in the Philippine manufacturing sector. Grounded in Social Information Processing Theory, the research also assessed whether mindfulness moderated these relationships. A quantitative correlational design was employed, involving survey data from 343 manufacturing employees in Bulacan. The analysis evaluated how exposure to workplace abuse diminished well-being and shaped employees’ intentions to leave, while determining whether mindfulness functioned as a protective or amplifying factor. Addressing gaps in current literature, particularly within high-pressure and male-dominated industries, the study contributed empirical evidence to the fields of Human Resources and Psychology. It also aligned with Sustainable Development Goals related to health and decent work, offering insights that may guide organizations in developing policies and interventions that support employee well-being and reduce turnover. These findings underscored the need for proactive strategies to cultivate healthier and more supportive manufacturing workplaces.