Interpersonal trust and spiritual well-being among college students

https://doi.org/10.70228/PFREE2024019CAS

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ABSTRACT

This study investigates the relationship between interpersonal trust and spiritual well-being among college students by employing a descriptive correlational design with quantitative methods. The sample included 191 participants, 80 males, and 111 females, recruited through non-probability sampling. Each participant completed both the Interpersonal Trust Scale and the Spiritual Well-being Scale. The findings indicate that the majority of participants were from the College of Information Technology (29.8%) of the sample, while the College of Agriculture contributed the fewest participants (11.0%). Furthermore, most participants came from nuclear families (78.5%). Additionally, the results show that students reported a moderate level of interpersonal trust (mean = 33.48) while exhibiting a low level of mistrust (mean = 23.28). Regarding spiritual well-being, the score for religious well-being indicated an unsatisfactory level (mean = 18.51), whereas existential well-being was revealed to have a moderate level (mean = 30.53). Moreover, no significant differences were found in interpersonal trust or spiritual well-being based on age, sex, or family structure. A significant positive relationship was found between interpersonal trust and existential well-being, whereas the correlation between interpersonal trust and religious well-being was weak. Additionally, no significant relationship was observed between mistrust and overall spiritual well-being. A program focused on fostering inclusive environments and integrating support for spiritual well-being was proposed based on the findings to meet the identified needs of the participants.

Keywords: Interpersonal trust, Spiritual well-being, College students, Correlational study, Existential well-being, Religious well-being