The Relation between Spiritual Well-being and Some Psychological Variables among Martyr and Veteran Children Students in the Universities of Karaj

Background: The results of the studies about spiritual well-being and psychological disorders among the student population are not enough and harmonious. This study examined the relation between spiritual well-being and some psychological disorders (stress, anxiety and depression) among martyr and veteran children students in Karaj Universities (Iran).   Methods: This cross-sectional (descriptive-analytical) study was conducted on ۱۶۰ martyr and veteran children students in the universities of Karaj in ۲۰۱۷, using the multistage sampling method. The data gathering tool was a multi-sectional questionnaire containing demographic data, the depression, anxiety, and stress scale (DASS), as well as the spiritual well-being scale (SWBS). Data were analyzed by SPSS software (version ۱۹) using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, and Linear Regression.   Results: The mean age of students was ۲۵.۱±۵.۵ years, and ۵۳.۵% of them were the child of veterans. The mean of total SWBS and DASS scores were ۹۱.۲۱±۱۶.۱ and ۱۶.۸۱±۹.۱, respectively. Regarding spiritual well-being, students were in the medium range, and the majority of them were normal regarding psychological distress. No significant difference was found in spiritual well-being and depression, anxiety and stress between the two groups of martyr and veteran children students. There was a significant negative correlation between spiritual well-being and depression, anxiety and stress in these students.   Conclusion: According to the findings of this study, it is suggested that interventional and cultural programs be designed and implemented to increase the students' spiritual well-being based on appropriate theories.

Keywords:

Spiritual well-being , Veteran , Martyr , Student , Psychological disstres