Article
Perceptions of mindfulness among public relations professionals and students: similarities, differences, and implications for undergraduate career preparation
Journal of Public Relations Education
(2020)
Abstract
Mindfulness has been studied in many professional and educational environments but not in the public relations workplace. This exploratory study framed in the context of social order uses the Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) to separately determine perceptions of mindfulness by public relations professionals and undergraduates preparing for PR careers. Results show professionals and students have strikingly similar perceptions about their work environments. Widespread conceptual clarity about mindfulness was noted. Professionals and undergraduates reported the highest perceptions of mindful awareness in the same four workplace action or response areas. Low perceptions of mindful awareness aligned in three of four lowest-ranked areas. Strong similarities were noted in stressors present in the professional and academic workplaces. Findings support the value of mindfulness intervention in PR career preparation. Recommendations are offered for PR educators, along with suggestions for future scholarly inquiry.
Keywords
- mindfulness,
- public relations,
- workplace stress,
- PR education,
- career preparation
Disciplines
Publication Date
2020
Citation Information
Douglas J. Swanson. "Perceptions of mindfulness among public relations professionals and students: similarities, differences, and implications for undergraduate career preparation" Journal of Public Relations Education Vol. 6 Iss. 2 (2020) p. 26 - 65 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/dswanson/113/
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