Abstract
This study investigated the relationships between job demands, mindfulness, emotional exhaustion, and emotional ill-health. The study was positioned within the Job DemandsResources Model (JD-R) framework and eleven hypotheses were derived to address the research questions. To extend the testing of the JD-R Model and address current limitations arising from the limited testing of the model, hypotheses were tested across two religions groups (Christians and Hindus) and two employee categories (supervisory and non-supervisory staff). Respondents were selected using convenience sampling and snowballing. Data was collected using an online survey administered via Survey Monkey. The collected data was analysed using regression analysis. The findings revealed variations in the relationships between the variables across all respondents, the religious groups and employee categories, thus highlighting the importance of contextual factors in the relationships between JD-R Model variables. By testing the JD-R Model across diverse contexts, this study contributes to literature through the extended testing of the JD-R Model. The findings of the study also provide managers and organisations with information that is relevant for designing strategies to minimise emotional exhaustion and emotional ill-health.