A Predictive Model of SpiritualWell-being Based on Belief in a Just World Mediated by the Positive and Negative Affects in University Students

Background: Spiritual well-being is crucial in human health and reduces anxiety and depression. Therefore, identifying its underlying variables can improve individuals’ health. Objectives: This study aimed to predict a model of spiritual well-being based on belief in a just world mediated by positive and negative effects in university students of Tehran. Methods: Thiswasa descriptive correlation study performed through path analysis. The statistical population consisted of students studying at different universities of Tehran during ۲۰۲۰ - ۲۰۲۱. The research sample comprised ۳۰۱ university students (۱۹۹ female and ۱۰۲ male). The participants completed the SpiritualWell-Being Scale, Belief in a JustWorld Scale, and Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS). The model was evaluated using path analysis in AMOS ۲۴.۰. Results: The results showed that the path coefficient between positive affect and spiritual well-being was positive and significant, and the path coefficient between negative affect and spiritual well-being was negative and significant (P < ۰.۰۰۱). The total path coefficient between the belief in a just world (BJW) and spiritual well-being was positive and significant, and the path coefficient between the belief in an unjust world (BUW) and spiritual well-being was negative and significant (P < ۰.۰۰۱). Furthermore, there was a significant positive indirect path coefficient between BJW and spiritual well-being (P < ۰.۰۰۱). Accordingly, the positive and negative affects played positive mediating roles between BJW and spiritual well-being. Conclusions: Based on the findings of the present study, it can be concluded that BJW, positive effects, and strengthening them can enhance the level of spiritual well-being and reduce the students’ negative effect, anxiety, and depression levels.

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SpiritualWell-being , Belief in a JustWorld , Positive and Negative Affects , Students