HRMARS - Workplace mental health challenges are increasingly prevalent in high-pressure industries, particularly within the information technology (IT) sector. Working women face compounded stressors due to professional demands and socio-cultural expectations, placing them at heightened risk of psychological distress. Mindfulness has been widely recognized as a protective factor that enhances emotional regulation and psychological resilience; however, empirical research focusing on working women in Malaysia’s IT industry remains limited. This study examined mindfulness as a predictor of workplace stress and depression among working women employed in multinational IT companies in Kuala Lumpur. Using a quantitative correlational design, data were collected from 205 participants through standardized instruments measuring mindfulness, workplace stress, and depressive symptoms. Spearman correlation and regression analyses were conducted to examine relationships and predictive effects. The results revealed significant negative relationships between mindfulness and workplace stress (? = ?0.745) and depression (? = ?0.758), indicating that higher mindfulness levels are associated with lower psychological distress. Regression analyses further confirmed mindfulness as a significant predictor of both stress and depression. These findings highlight mindfulness as a protective psychological resource for working women in high-demand professional environments. The study underscores the importance of integrating mindfulness-based strategies into workplace wellness programs and developing gender-sensitive mental health initiatives to support employee well-being in Malaysia’s technology sector.
Pandian et al. (2026) studied this question.