Publication: SPIRITUALITY AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS IN COPING WITH STRESS AMONG NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS IN MALAYSIA.
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2024
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International Medical University
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Background: The relationship between spirituality and stress has been documented in the literature. This study aimed to determine the relationship between spirituality and stress and other associated factors among non-governmental organizations in Malaysia.
Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted of 241 personnel from non-governmental organizations registered with the National Coalition for Mental Wellbeing (NCMW). The participants, including NGO employees, completed a self-administered online questionnaire. The survey included questions about sociodemographic and job-related factors. Stress levels were evaluated using the Perceived Stress Scale 10 (PSS-10) Questionnaire. Together, spiritual well-being was evaluated through 10 items from the Existential Well-Being Scale (EWB) incorporated within the Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS).
Results: The study found that a majority of NGOs (68.9%) reported moderate stress, with 18.1% experiencing low stress and 13.2% facing high perceived stress. Significant predictors of stress included age (P = 0.007), spirituality (P = 0.000), income satisfaction (P = 0.048), job satisfaction (P = 0.005), marital status (P = 0.026), and living status (P = 0.010).
Conclusion: Contributors to stress among NGOs include age, spirituality, income satisfaction, job satisfaction, marital status and living status. Higher spirituality, linked to a connection with a higher power, reduces stress. Further studies are required to explore spirituality's role and manifestation.
Keywords: Spirituality, Stress, NGOs, Malaysia, Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS), and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS).
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Spirituality, Stress, Psychological, Cross-Sectional Studies, Organizations, Mental Health, Adult