
Assessment of Spiritual Well-being and Happiness in Dormitory Female Students of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Maryam Abdoli 1 ℗, Azim Azizi 2 ©, Seyyed Payam Shariatpanahi 3, Fatemeh Arjmand 4, Mostafa Barghi 4, Najmeh Shakibaei 4
Abstract
Introduction: Happiness is a key component of mental health and overall well-being, influencing individuals’ quality of life and daily functioning. Various factors contribute to happiness, among which spiritual beliefs and spiritual well-being have been recognized as important contributors. Previous studies have suggested a positive relationship between spiritual well-being and happiness; however, limited research has focused specifically on university students, particularly female students living in dormitories, who may face unique challenges affecting their well-being. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between spiritual well-being and happiness among female dormitory students at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Methods and Materials: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 300 female dormitory students were randomly selected. Data were collected using two standardized questionnaires: the Spiritual Well-being Scale and the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was used to assess the normality of data distribution. For descriptive statistics, qualitative variables were reported as frequency and percentage, while quantitative variables were presented as mean and standard deviation. The relationship between happiness and spiritual well-being was analyzed using multiple linear regression. All statistical analyses were performed using SPSS software. The study protocol was approved by the Ethics Committee of Hamadan University of Medical Sciences. Results: The mean score of total spiritual well-being and happiness was 166.40 and 74.54 Respectively. Among the four subscales of well-being, the highest mean score was related to God and the lowest mean score was related self. The results showed that there was a direct and significant relationship between spiritual well-being and happiness (β = 0.381). Also, there was no relationship between type of faculty, grade point average, year and grade with happiness. Conclusion and Discussion: Based on the results, an increase in spiritual well-being is associated with higher levels of happiness. Therefore, addressing and supporting the spiritual dimensions of students’ lives may significantly enhance their happiness and overall life satisfaction.
Keywords: Happiness, Spiritual Well-being, Multiple Regression