THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MINDFULNESS AND ORGANIZATIONAL RESILIENCE: A STUDY ON PORT WORKERS IN THE MARMARA REGION

Abstract

This study aims to examine the impact of the mindfulness levels of individuals working in ports operating in the Marmara Region on organizational resilience. Although there are studies in the literature addressing the relationship between mindfulness and organizational resilience in different sectors, there has been no research examining these two variables in the context of port workers. Therefore, this study provides a significant contribution to the field by offering a perspective specific to the maritime sector. Data were collected through a survey from a total of 459 participants working in 15 ports located in the Marmara Region. Descriptive data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics 27.0 software, while other analyses were conducted using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) through the SmartPLS (Version 4.1.1.1) statistical software. The results showed that mindfulness significantly explained organizational resilience (R² = 0.400; β = 0.632; p < 0.05). These findings suggest that individuals with a high level of mindfulness may become more resilient to institutional challenges, and this situation could enhance organizational resilience. The results of the study provide important insights for human resource management experts and strategy developers in the context of organizational resilience and corporate sustainability.