Spiritual Factors Predict State and Trait Anxiety.

Abstract

This research study was designed to examine the effect of spiritual well-being and spirituality on state and trait anxiety. Two hundred and thirty-eight adults in the USA were surveyed using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, Duke University Religion Index, Spiritual Well-Being Scale, and Participant Questionnaire. Results indicate that spiritual well-being can predict 39.1% of an adult's state anxiety and 37.9% of trait anxiety. Furthermore, frequency of religious attendance, frequency of private religious activity, and intrinsic religiosity can predict 6.2% of an adult's state anxiety and 8.6% of trait anxiety. Recommendations for researchers and implications for clinicians are discussed.