Predictive Factors of Spiritual Quality of Life during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Multivariate Analysis

J Relig Health. 2021 Jun;60(3):1475-1493. doi: 10.1007/s10943-021-01233-6. Epub 2021 Mar 23.

Abstract

COVID-19 has led to the implementation of various social and sanitary measures, impacting populations' quality of life. Aims: Documenting the spiritual quality of life (SQoL) of university employees and students in Quebec, Canada. A survey of 2,202 employees and students was conducted using health measurement tools, including the short version of the WHOQoL-SRPB. We ran a multiple linear regression to determine which variables promote the SQoL. SQoL was very low (2.92/5). Positive mental health, religion, and age are the main predictors of the SQoL. Some dimensions of spirituality contribute more than others to the respondents' quality of life and health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Keywords: COVID-19; Predictors; Quebec; SRPB; Spiritual quality of life; University Students and Employees.

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19*
  • Canada
  • Humans
  • Multivariate Analysis
  • Pandemics
  • Psychometrics
  • Quality of Life*
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Spirituality
  • Surveys and Questionnaires