Exploring The Role of Spirituality in Mindfulness and Quality of Life Among University Students in Peshawar

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore the Role of Spirituality in Mindfulness and Quality of Life among University Students in Peshawar. The aim was to find out that spirituality will positively predict mindfulness and quality of life among university students. While significant gender disparities will be observed in spirituality and mindfulness. The study was based on a correlation or cross-sectional survey design through convenient sampling technique. A correlation study of 150 students with age range 19-26 years, (M=22.10), (SD=1.59) was conducted, out of which (n=75) were male and (n=75) were females. The variables of the study spirituality, mindfulness and quality of were measured through spirituality scale (SS-23), mindful attention awareness scale (MASS-15) and World Health Organizational quality of life scale (QOL- BREF-26). The statistical analysis correlation, independent sample T-test and linear regression revealed that spirituality has significant and positive effect on mindfulness and quality of life, with 19% variance in quality of life and 16.1% variance in mindfulness while and independent sample T-test indicated that females scored higher on both spirituality and mindfulness compared to their male counterpart. Understanding these dynamics has implication for tailored interventions and support systems to enhance wellbeing in this population. Research supports all the hypotheses.