Assessing the Predictor Roles of Mindfulness and Spiritual Intelligence for Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms

The goal of this study was to examine the effects of mindfulness (MF) and spiritual intelligence (SI) as predictors of depression and anxiety, the most frequent manifestations of mental disorders – among 184 Turkish participants of diverse ages, predominantly students, living in Istanbul and Sarajev...

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Main Authors: Pınar Ünal-Aydın, Yasin Arslan, Orkun Aydın
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Language:English
Published: Halil Ekşi 2020-10-01
Series:Spiritual Psychology and Counseling
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Online Access:https://spiritualpc.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/02_aydin.pdf
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description The goal of this study was to examine the effects of mindfulness (MF) and spiritual intelligence (SI) as predictors of depression and anxiety, the most frequent manifestations of mental disorders – among 184 Turkish participants of diverse ages, predominantly students, living in Istanbul and Sarajevo. Four instruments were administered either directly or via web-based services: Scale for Spiritual Intelligence (SSI), Hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS), Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire – Short Form (FFMQ-S) and Sociodemographic Information Form. Through the use of linear regression analysis, Actaware (b=-.19, p≤.001), Nonjudge (b=-.22, p≤.001), Nonreact (b=-.19, p≤.001) subscales of FFMQ-S were found to be negative predictors for depression and anxiety, whereas, Self-understanding subscale of SSI was not significant. Although our findings suggest that spiritual intelligence is not significant in prediction of depression and anxiety, our research provides empirical evidence for the link between MF, SI, depression and anxiety, as well as revealing MF as predictor for anxiety and depression which may be useful for further improvements in the scope of current interventions.
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spelling doaj-art-abc3541a5cc846268d670d00402f17e32025-08-20T02:20:13ZengHalil EkşiSpiritual Psychology and Counseling2458-96752020-10-0153273285https://dx.doi.org/10.37898/spc.2020.5.3.103Assessing the Predictor Roles of Mindfulness and Spiritual Intelligence for Depressive and Anxiety SymptomsPınar Ünal-Aydın0Yasin Arslan1Orkun Aydın2International University of SarajevoInternational University of SarajevoInternational University of SarajevoThe goal of this study was to examine the effects of mindfulness (MF) and spiritual intelligence (SI) as predictors of depression and anxiety, the most frequent manifestations of mental disorders – among 184 Turkish participants of diverse ages, predominantly students, living in Istanbul and Sarajevo. Four instruments were administered either directly or via web-based services: Scale for Spiritual Intelligence (SSI), Hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS), Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire – Short Form (FFMQ-S) and Sociodemographic Information Form. Through the use of linear regression analysis, Actaware (b=-.19, p≤.001), Nonjudge (b=-.22, p≤.001), Nonreact (b=-.19, p≤.001) subscales of FFMQ-S were found to be negative predictors for depression and anxiety, whereas, Self-understanding subscale of SSI was not significant. Although our findings suggest that spiritual intelligence is not significant in prediction of depression and anxiety, our research provides empirical evidence for the link between MF, SI, depression and anxiety, as well as revealing MF as predictor for anxiety and depression which may be useful for further improvements in the scope of current interventions.https://spiritualpc.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/02_aydin.pdfmindfulnessanxietydepressionspiritual intelligencemental health
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mindfulness
anxiety
depression
spiritual intelligence
mental health
title Assessing the Predictor Roles of Mindfulness and Spiritual Intelligence for Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms
title_full Assessing the Predictor Roles of Mindfulness and Spiritual Intelligence for Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms
title_fullStr Assessing the Predictor Roles of Mindfulness and Spiritual Intelligence for Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms
title_full_unstemmed Assessing the Predictor Roles of Mindfulness and Spiritual Intelligence for Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms
title_short Assessing the Predictor Roles of Mindfulness and Spiritual Intelligence for Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms
title_sort assessing the predictor roles of mindfulness and spiritual intelligence for depressive and anxiety symptoms
topic mindfulness
anxiety
depression
spiritual intelligence
mental health
url https://spiritualpc.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/02_aydin.pdf
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