Spiritual Well-Being Scale Research Articles

Marital Adjustment, Spiritual Well-Being, and Locus of Control in Married Couples

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between marital adjustment, spiritual well-being, and locus of control in married couples. A total of 526 married individuals living in İzmir, Turkey, 283 (53.8%) women and 243 (46.2%) men between the ages of 18 and 65, participated in the research. The married individuals were evaluated individually rather than as couples. The of control scale (LCS) developed by Dağ, the marital adjustment test (MAT) developed by Locke and Wallace and adapted into Turkish by Tutarel Kışlak, the spiritual well-being scale (SWBS) developed by Ekşi and Kardaş, and a socio-demographic information form were applied to the participants. SPSS 22.0 was used for statistical analysis of the data obtained in the study. The findings were evaluated at a 5% significance level within a 95% confidence interval (p < 0.05). The findings of the study revealed that the marital adjustment of male participants was higher than that of females, and that as spiritual well-being increased, marital adjustment also increased. A positive relationship was found between transcendence, one of the sub-dimensions of spiritual well-being, and marital adjustment and internal locus of control. Similarly, a positive correlation was identified between harmony with nature and marital adjustment and internal locus of control, while a negative relationship was found between anomie and marital adjustment and internal locus of control. Moreover, negative and significant relationships were found between marital adjustment and external locus of control determinants such as belief in luck, meaninglessness of making an effort, belief in an unjust world, and anomie, one of the sub-dimensions of spiritual well-being. Additionally, a positive relationship was found between higher education and internal locus of control, and a positive relationship between marriages conducted between the ages of 17 and 20 and an external locus of control.

Development and Validation of Spiritual Well-Being Scale in India: A Yogic Niyama Perspective.

This study developed and validated the niyama-based spiritual well-being scale (NSWBS) using a mixed-method approach. Niyama is one of the eight limbs of ancient Indian Ashtanga yoga philosophy. There are five niyamas: soucha (internal and external cleanliness and hygiene), santosha (happiness and contentment), tapas (austerity and discipline), swadhyaya (self-study, observation and self-introspection) and ishvara-pranidhana (believe and surrender to the God and cosmic power). Both deductive (using existing spiritual well-being scales) and inductive (focus group discussions) approaches were used to generate items. These statements were first subjected to content validity testing and pre-testing, which resulted in seventeen statements. The psychometric properties of generated items were analyzed with the help of three independent studies that utilized various statistical tests like exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), Cronbach's alpha, McDonald Omega, Average variance explained, and Fornell and Larcker criterion. The first study examined the factorial structure of the proposed scale. EFA yielded five factors: Internal and external health and purity, Self-discipline and rigour, Self-introspection and observation, Contentment and gratitude, and Belief in God and higher cosmic power. They explained 62.35% of the total variance. The CFA validated the five factorial structure of the scale. The second study established the proposed scale's internal consistency reliability, convergent, divergent, and predictive validities. Lastly, the third study evaluated and concluded the test-retest reliability of the scale. Overall, the niyama-based spiritual well-being scale depicted appreciable psychometric properties.

Spiritual Well-Being of Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy in Yogyakarta

Background: In order to provide holistic care and advance spiritual well-being, it is essential to identify and meet the patient's spiritual well-being. Purpose: This study aimed to determine the spiritual well-being of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in Yogyakarta. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional approach with a sample of 50 cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy at the One Day Care (ODC) oncology clinic, a private hospital in Yogyakarta, which was taken using a purposive sampling technique. The measurement tool used is the Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS) questionnaire which consists of 20 items. Data analysis in this study used descriptive statistics and cross tabulation to determine the comparison between spiritual well-being of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy based on their demographic characteristics. Results: Spiritual well-being has a higher score in patients who are female (92.53±10.49), have higher education (92.67±10.84), are widowers/widows (97.00 ± 4.24), receive treatment of the partner (93.81 ± 10.30), and had stage III disease (92.88 ± 9.54). Conclusion: An accurate assessment of spirituality in patients can be a clinical guide in establishing nursing diagnoses of spiritual distress or readiness to improve spiritual well-being.

Caregiver burden, religious coping, and spiritual well-being among caregivers of elderly stroke patients and predictors affecting spiritual well-being.

Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. Stroke usually creates a range of disabilities such as physical deficits and difficulty in performing daily activities. These long-term needs and the continuous caregiving sequence affect the care burden and spiritual well-being of caregivers. The correlational study population consisted of caregivers of stroke older patients (N = 100). Burden Interview Scale, Spiritual Well-Being Scale and Religious Coping Scale were used. Descriptive analyses, independent sample t-test, one-way analysis of variance, correlation, regression analyses were used to evaluate the data. The mean age of caregivers was 48.38 ± 13.52 years. The score of Burden Interview Scale was 31.41 ± 15.13 (light/moderate), Negative Religious Coping was 7.39 ± 3.17 (moderate), Positive Religious Coping was 24.30 ± 4.34 (high), and Spiritual Well-Being was 21.65 ± 6.73 (low). There is a significant relationship between Burden Interview and Negative Religious Coping (r = 0.274; P = 0.006), Burden Interview and spiritual well-being (r = -0.563; P = 0.000), and spiritual well-being and positive religious coping (r = 0.228; P = 0.026). The predictors that affect the spiritual well-being of caregivers were found to be Burden Interview (β = -0.571) and Positive Religious Coping (β = 0.181) (P < 0.05). Nurses play an important role in increasing the spiritual well-being levels and religious coping behaviours of caregivers. Nurses should communicate empathically with caregivers, understand their feelings, and provide emotional support.

Application of WeChat-based cognitive behavioural stress management for early-stage cervical cancer patients: a randomised controlled study

Background This randomised controlled study was aimed at investigating the effects of WeChat-based cognitive behavioural stress management (WB-CBSM) on the mental health of patients with early-stage cervical cancer treated with surgical resection. Methods A total of 184 patients with early-stage cervical cancer were randomised to receive either WB-CBSM (n = 92) or normal care (NC) (n = 92) for 8 weeks. Results Compared with the NC group, the WB-CBSM group exhibited reduced Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)–anxiety scores at months (M)1 (t = 2.022, P = 0.045), M3 (t = 2.575, P = 0.011), and M6 (t = 2.709, P = 0.007); anxiety rates at M3 (χ2 = 4.834, P = 0.028) and M6 (χ2 = 5.182, P = 0.023); HADS–depression scores at M3 (t = 2.069, P = 0.040) and M6 (t = 2.449, P = 0.015); and depression rates at M6 (χ2 = 4.268, P = 0.039). Moreover, the WB-CBSM group showed increased Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy–Spiritual Well-Being scale scores at M1 (t = −2.001, P = 0.047), M3 (t = −2.281, P = 0.024), and M6 (t = −3.501, P = 0.001); the Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core 30 (QLQ-C30) global health score at M3 (t = −2.034, P = 0.043) and M6 (t = −2.426, P = 0.016); and QLQ-C30 function score at M3 (t = −2.009, P = 0.046). However, the groups exhibited decreased EuroQol-5 dimension scores at M3 (t = 2.056, P = 0.041) and M6 ((t = 2.242, P = 0.026) and QLQ-C30 symptom scores at M1 (t = 2.026, P = 0.044) and M3 (t = 2.210, P = 0.028). Conclusion WB-CBSM reduced anxiety and depression and improved the spiritual well-being and quality of life of patients with early-stage cervical cancer treated with surgical resection.

Beyond the physical realm: exploring the relationship between spiritual well-being and spiritual care competence

ObjectivesThis study aimed to investigate the relationship between nurses’ spiritual well-being and their competence in providing spiritual care, and to identify influencing factors among Turkish nurses.MethodsA descriptive and correlative design...

Evaluation of Psychological Symptoms in Terms of Childhood Traumas, Spirituality, and Conflict Tactics in Sheltered Battered Women.

The aim of this study was to evaluate psychological symptoms in terms of childhood traumas, spirituality and conflict styles in women victims of violence staying in women's shelters. Violence against women is a major public health problem. Spiritual values and practices are especially important for women to cope with the negative effects of violence. The study was conducted in women's shelters in two provinces of the Ministry of Family and Social Policies in Türkiye. The sample consisted of 92 women who had been subjected to violence and stayed in a women's shelter for at least 15 days. The data were collected using the "Brief Symptom Inventory", "Conflict Tactic Scale", "Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS)", "Childhood Abuse Experiences Scale Short Form", and "Introductory Information Form" created by the researcher, and the data obtained were evaluated in SPSS 22.0 program. Frequency, percentage, Pearson Product Moment correlation analysis, t-test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used in the evaluation of the data. In all statistical analyses, p<0.05 was accepted as the significance level. It was found that 64.1% of the women in the study had at least one psychiatric diagnosis and major depression was in the first place (32.2%). According to the mean scores of the Brief Symptom Inventory, the relationships between all subdimensions except the somatization subdimension and the mean scores of the SWBS were found to be inversely significant at p<0.05 significance level. According to the mean scores of the SWBS, the relationships between all subdimensions except the transcendence subdimension and the mean scores of the Conflict Methods Scale were found to be inversely significant at the p<0.05 level of significance. According to the findings obtained from the study, it has been concluded that women should be encouraged to support them in order to be able to cope with the mental problems experienced in the psychiatric sense and to realize their spiritual beliefs and practices.

Applying Dignity Therapy to a person with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Introduction: To understand the effects of Dignity Therapy on the physical, existential, and psychosocial symptoms of aperson with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.Method: This is a single case study exploratory, and descriptive employing a mixed method approach. In it, Dignity Therapywas applied to an individual diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and its effectiveness was assessed using the following scales: the Patient Dignity Inventory, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, the Spiritual Well-being Scale, and the Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale.Results: The application of Dignity Therapy was assertive for the intended objectives, considering the reported improvement in the participant’s existential well-being, made possible by the evocation of significant memories that culminated in the creation of a legacy document for future generations. These improvements were also corroborated by lower scores on the assessment scales.Conclusion: The results of this case point to the positive effects of Dignity Therapy on physical, existential, and psychosocial symptoms, suggesting the feasibility of this intervention as an integral part of palliative care. Such an approach can help improve quality of life and give new meaning to the suffering inherent in the disease.

The Spiritual Well-Being Scale in the Polish Catholic Setting: Construct, Structure, and Relationships with Psychological Well-Being.

The population of Poland could be of particular interest to researchers studying religion and spirituality. Catholicism has played a significant role in shaping the country's culture, history, and tradition and is considered a national religion. More recently, however, the processes of moving away from regular participation in religious services and loosening ties with the institution of the Catholic Church are marked (Polish Public Opinion Research Center, CBOS). The Polish Catholic setting may modify the associations between psychological variables that have been studied in their relationships with spirituality, which have been investigated in religious contexts differing from a PolishCatholic one. Given this context, we examined the internal structure of spiritual well-being in the sample of present-dayPolishCatholics (Study 1) and how spiritual well-being is related to mental health (Study 2). The internal structure of the Spiritual Well-Being Scale was replicated in the Polish sample, but only positively worded items loaded on the Religious and Existential Well-Being subscales. Spiritual well-being was positively related to positive mood, satisfaction with life, and psychological well-being; it wasnegatively associated with negative mood, depression, and anxiety, thus remaining significantly related to psychological well-being among Polish Catholics.

The mediating role of spiritual well-being in the relationship between patience and meaning of life in parents of children with special needs

ABSTRACT This study explores the connections among spiritual well-being, patience, and the sense of meaning in the lives of parents with children with special educational needs. Participants completed four crucial surveys: The Meaning of Life Scale, the Spiritual Well-Being Scale, and the Patience Scale. Hayes’ Process macro and bootstrap technique were employed. Patience strongly correlates with both spiritual well-being and the sense of meaning in life. The research also indicates that spiritual well-being partially mediates the relationship between patience and the sense of meaning in life for parents of children with special educational needs.

Predictive role of spiritual health, resilience, and mental well-being in treatment adherence among hemodialysis patients

BackgroundEnd-stage renal disease (ESRD) causes numerous physical and psychological problems in patients, so that they must adhere to their treatment regimen to recover their disease, alleviate these problems, and increase their lifespan. The present study aimed to determine the predictive role of spiritual health, resilience, and mental well-being in treatment adherence among hemodialysis patients.MethodsThis correlational cross-sectional study investigated some variables related to treatment adherence in 184 patients undergoing hemodialysis referred to two dialysis centers in Kerman, southeastern Iran. A census method was used to select the participants and data were collected using socio-demographic characteristics questionnaire, Adherence to Treatment Questionnaire (ATQ), Conner-Davidson Resilience Scale, Reef Psychological well-being Questionnaire, and Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS).ResultsThe overall treatment adherence score was 155.42 ± 27.98 and we found a positive significant correlation between spiritual health, resilience, psychological well-being, and treatment adherence (p < 0.001). The mean scores of resilience, spiritual health and psychological well-being were 70.59 ± 17.02, 90.09 ± 12.01, and 77.88 ± 11.72, respectively. Spiritual health, psychological well-being, resilience, gender and marital status predicted 54% of the variance of treatment adherence, with psychological well-being being the best predictor (p < 0.001).ConclusionsSpiritual health, psychological well-being, and resilience are factors that influence treatment adherence of the patients undergoing hemodialysis, with psychological well-being having the greatest contribution to improving patient’s treatment adherence. Interventions effective in improving psychological well-being, spiritual health and resilience can improve treatment adherence of patients undergoing hemodialysis. Healthcare workers must pay more attention to the factors affecting treatment adherence of patients undergoing hemodialysis.

Effect of Social Support and Spiritual Well-being on the Quality of Life of Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis

Background: This study aims to assess the impact of social support and spiritual well-being on the quality of life of patients undergoing hemodialysis. Methods and Materials: A cross-sectional research design was adopted in Iraq, with 234 purposively selected patients, meeting the inclusion criteria. Kidney Disease, Quality of Life Short Form Version 36 (QOL SF-36) scale, the Multi-Dimension Perceived Social Support Scale (MDPSS), and the spiritual well-being scale (SWB) were used. Results: The regression model demonstrates a significant effect of social support and spiritual well-being (SWB) on the QOL. This can be inferred from the t-value that shows the differences between social support and QOL = (1.434), as also, as the differences between SWB and QOL = (1.906), and its associated p-value (0.038, 0.015). By referring to F (2,231) = 3.14 and its p-value = 0.034. All these explain the variations in the quality of life and the explanatory variables are referred to as R2 value = 0.45. Both variables added were statistically significant to the prediction, p &lt; 0.05. Conclusion: The quality of life of patients undergoing hemodialysis was influenced by social support and spiritual well-being. Although the level of social support and spiritual well-being was high among the study participants, the quality of life was moderate.

Investigation of Hope and Spiritual Well-Being Levels among Relatives of Intensive Care Patients in Turkey.

This study was conducted to determine the levels of hope and spiritual well-being among relatives of intensive care patients. The data were collected using the Patient Descriptive Information Form, Trait Hope Scale, and Spiritual Well-Being Scale. The mean total scores on the Trait Hope Scale and the Spiritual Well-Being Scale were 48.24 ± 8.37 and 104.99 ± 8.06, respectively. The mean scores on the Trait Hope Scale differed significantly according to the employment status, income status, and the reaction of the patient's relatives during the visit (p < 0.05). A significant difference was found between the mean scores of patient relatives on the Spiritual Well-Being Scale according to the level of education, income, and the intensive care unit where the patient was hospitalized (p < 0.05).A significant positive correlation was found between the Trait Hope Scale and the Spiritual Well-Being Scale (p < 0.05). This study found that patient relatives had good hope and spiritual well-being levels, and spiritual well-being increased the level of hope among patient relatives.

Turkish Validity and Reliability of The Mini Service User Recovery Evaluation Scale

Objective: The aim of this research is to adapt the MiniService User Recovery Evaluation (MiniSeRvE) Scale to Turkish culture and establish its psychometric properties. Materials and Methods: This methodological study included 150 patients who applied to psychiatry outpatient clinics between March 2020 and January 2021. "The Personal Information Form," "The MiniService User Recovery Evaluation (MiniSeRvE) Scale," "The Subjective Recovery Assessment Scale," and "The Spiritual Well-Being Scale" were used to collect the data. Results: The CFA of the MiniSeRvE Scale determined that the three sub-dimensions and factor loadings were between 0.50 and 0.91, consistent with the original scale. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient was found to be 0.864 for the total scale and between 0.77 and 0.95 for the sub-dimensions. Conclusions: The MiniSeRvE Scale is a valid and reliable measurement tool.

The relationship between perceived stress, spiritual well-being and alexithymia in people with epilepsy: A path analysis

AimThe present study was performed to investigate the associations among perceived stress, spiritual well-being, and alexithymia in people with epilepsy. MethodThe study was performed with 140 patients diagnosed with epilepsy in the neurology clinic of a training and research hospital between May and December 2022. Personal Information Form, Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14), Spiritual Well-Being Scale (FACIT Sp-12), and Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20) were used to collect the data. Descriptive statistical methods, simple and multiple regression analyses, and path analysis were used to analyze the data. ResultsThe mean scores of the patients were 25.51±9.42 for PSS-14, 29.77±8.33 for FACIT Sp-12, and 56.55±16.87 for TAS-20. Concerning direct effects, a negative association was found between perceived stress and spiritual well-being, a positive association between perceived stress and alexithymia, and a negative association between spiritual well-being and alexithymia. The confirmed mediating effect was the role of spiritual well-being in the association between perceived stress and alexithymia. Perceived stress explained 28 % of spiritual well-being. In addition, the model explained 34 % of alexithymia in total. ConclusionPerceived stress levels of people with epilepsy were low, while alexithymia and spiritual well-being levels were found to be moderate. It was found that as the stress levels perceived by people with epilepsy increased, alexithymia levels also increased. It was also found that the negative impact of perceived stress on alexithymia was reduced through spiritual well-being. The study shows how important spiritual well-being is in decreasing the negative impacts of perceived stress on alexithymia in people with epilepsy.

Analyzing the Relationship between the Level of Stress and Spiritual Well-Being among Female Students in the Islamic Boarding Schools of Surabaya

Students' emotional and spiritual health suffer as a result of the strict regulations and daily routines of Islamic boarding schools. The purpose of this research is to identify the factors that influence the spiritual health and stress levels of boarding school students attending Islamic institutions in Surabaya. It was a cross-sectional study. A total of 214 female students from Surabaya's Islamic boarding school Amanatul Ummah were selected using stratified random sampling. Level of stress serves as the independent variable, while spiritual wellness serves as the dependent variable. the Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS) and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10). The Spearman test was employed for data analysis with a significance level of 0.05. Nearly all respondents (85.0%) reported considerable stress, and most reported a low level of spiritual well-being (50.9%), according to the research. There is a relationship between students' spiritual well-being and their stress levels, according to the Spearman test results (r=-0.300, p= 0.000). Students' spiritual well-being is negatively correlated with their stress levels; in other words, students' spiritual well-being is negatively impacted by students' stress levels. In order to boost the mental health of their students, Islamic boarding schools should provide recreational activities like group gymnastics.

Evaluation of Spiritual Care and Well-Being Levels of Individuals Diagnosed with Lung Cancer in Turkey.

This study aimed to assess the spiritual care needs and spiritual well-being levels of lung cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy (CT). This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 110 patients in the outpatient CT unit of a university hospital. Data were collected using a personal information form, the "Three-Factor Spiritual Well-Being Scale" and the "Spiritual Care Needs Scale." The average age of participants was 62.6 ± 8.0years. Patients with a university or above education level, civil servants, self-employed individuals, those receiving only CT, and those with less than 5 CT cycles had significantly higher spiritual well-being scores (p < 0.05). Spiritual care needs scale scores were significantly higher for married individuals and those receiving only CT (p < 0.05). In conclusion, both spiritual well-being levels and spiritual care needs were observed to be high among lung cancer patients.

Examining the Relationship Between Functioning and Spiritual Well-Being in Female Patients Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder

Aim: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between functionality and spiritual well-being in female patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Methods: The research was conducted in a descriptive and correlational study. The research was conducted with 61 female bipolar patients who applied to the psychiatric outpatient clinic of a hospital in eastern Turkey between January 2023 and January 2024. Personal Information Form, Bipolar Disorder Functioning Scale (BIDS) and Spiritual Well-Being Scale (FACIT-Sp-12) were used to collect research data. In evaluating research data; Number, mean, percentage distributions, standard deviation and Pearson correlation analyzes were used. Results: It was found that the research participants' mean BIS total score was 96.21±20.02, and the FACIT-Sp-12 total score mean was 31.26±9.35. It was determined that there was a positive, statistically significant relationship between the functionality and spiritual well-being score averages of female patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Conclusion: It was determined that the functionality of female patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder was at an average level, and their spiritual well-being levels were above average. It was determined that there was a relationship between the functionality and spiritual well-being of female patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

The Relationship Between Care Burden and Spiritual Well-Being of Mothers of Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Cross-Sectional Study from Türkiye.

This study was conducted to determine the relationship between care burden and spiritual well-being of mothers of children with cerebral palsy and the topics of supportthat mothers need. This study, which was conducted as a relationship seeker, was completed in approximately 7months. Data were collected through interviews with 270 mothers of children with cerebral palsy. A questionnaire, Spiritual Well-Being Scale and Burden Interview Scale was used to collect data. It was found that mothers needed a lot of support, such as requesting an increase in physical therapy hours and the need for financial support. There was a moderate negative relationship between SWBS and BIS (r = - 0.39, p = 0.01). According to the results of this study, we can say that spiritual well-being is related to the care burden of mothers, so nurses caring for these children should understand the burden of the mothers of these children and evaluate spiritual well-being.

The effects of spiritual wellbeing on life satisfaction in hematologic cancer patients aged 65 and older in Turkey: mediating role of hope.

The mediating role of hope in the effects of spiritual wellbeing on life satisfaction in elderly haematologic cancer patients in Turkey was investigated in the present study. The study was conducted in a descriptive, cross-sectional and correlational design. The study was conducted with 150 patients aged 65 and older who were diagnosed with haematologic cancer and who were referred to a university hospital haematology clinic and outpatient clinic. Research data were collected with Descriptive Information Form, Dispositional Hope Scale (DHS), Spiritual Well-being Scale (FACIT-Sp-12) and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). FACIT-Sp-12 score was 37.25 ± 7.29; DHS score was 40.42 ± 8.29, SWLS score was 16.24 ± 8.79. FACIT-Sp-12 (β = 0.668) and DHS (β = 0.226) were found to affect SWLS positively. In terms of the effect of FACIT-Sp-12 on SWLS, DHS has a mediating role and makes the positive effect of FACIT-Sp-12 on SWLS stronger (β = 0.771). Spiritual wellbeing levels of the participants in our study were found to be high, while their levels of satisfaction with life and hope were found to be moderate. It was also concluded that spiritual wellbeing had a direct effect on satisfaction with life and an indirect effect through the mediating role of hope.