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The effects of short video app–guided loving-kindness meditation on interpersonal mindfulness, empathy, collaboration, affect, and workplace well-being among working professionals

Year: 2025

Type: article

Study designs: Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Trial

Abstract: Objective This study examined the effectiveness of a short video app–guided Loving-Kindness Meditation (LKM) intervention in enhancing interpersonal mindfulness, empathy, interdisciplinary collaboration, affective states, and workplace well-being among working professionals. Methods A randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted with 100 full-time employees (aged 25–60), randomly assigned to an intervention group ( n = 50) or a control group ( n = 50). The intervention group completed daily 3-min LKM sessions for 4 weeks via a secure short video app, while the control group received no intervention. Validated psychological scales were administered at baseline and post-intervention, including the Interpersonal Mindfulness Scale (IMS), Empathy Scale (ES), Interdisciplinary Collaboration Scale (ICS), Positive and Negative Affect Schedule–Short Form (PANAS-SF), and Workplace Well-being Scale (WWS). A 2 × 2 mixed ANOVA was used to assess group × time interaction effects. Results Significant group × time interaction effects emerged for all six outcomes. Compared with controls, the intervention group showed greater increases in interpersonal mindfulness ( F = 7.789, p = 0.006, η 2 = 0.038), empathy ( F = 9.831, p = 0.002, η 2 = 0.048), collaboration ( F = 4.832, p = 0.038, η 2 = 0.022), and positive affect ( F = 8.580, p = 0.004, η 2 = 0.042), along with reduced negative affect ( F = 10.169, p = 0.002, η 2 = 0.049) and improved workplace well-being ( F = 5.660, p = 0.018, η 2 = 0.028). Conclusion These findings demonstrate that short video–based LKM is a feasible and effective digital intervention for cultivating prosocial qualities, emotional regulation, and psychological well-being in workplace settings. The study supports integrating compassion-based practices into organizational wellness initiatives to promote employee functioning and workplace harmony. Clinical trial registration https://www.chictr.org.cn/bin/project/edit?pid=285511 , ChiCTR2500108223.

Source: Frontiers in Public Health

DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1716315