Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2026

DOI

10.52678/001c.156279

Publication Title

Journal of Human Services

Volume

Advance online publication

Pages

1-16

Abstract

Given continued challenges of college transition and recent changes (e.g., COVID) leading to increased use of college counseling services and past studies exploring spiritualty/religion and resilience pertaining to psychological well-being (PWB), this study explored the relationship between spirituality, resilience, and PWB in college students. Three scales, the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, Daily Spiritual Experience Scale, and the Ryff Psychological Well-Being Scale, were used to measure the relationship between spirituality, resilience, and PWB. Results of this study showed support for the relationship between spirituality, resilience, and PWB in college students. Results also lend support for future research exploring therapeutic incorporation of spirituality and religion to promote resilience and PWB in college students. This study confirmed the association among spirituality/religion, resilience, and PWB though the exact relationship among variables is still unknown. Results confirm previous literature supporting spirituality contributes to higher well-being in the young adult population. Spirituality integration should enhance well-being and resilience in clinical and non-clinical populations, be part of training programs, be valued in clinical settings, especially college counseling, and is directly tied to the ethical expectations of professional helpers.

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Original Publication Citation

Snow, K. C., Starken, J., & Phillips, L. A. (2026). Spirituality and psychological well-being in college students: Does resilience mediate this relationship. Journal of Human Services. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.52678/001c.156279

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