Abstract

COSTA, Cristine Cardozo da et al. Quality of life and spiritual well-being in Psychology students. Psicol. estud. [online]. 2008, vol.13, n.2, pp. 249-255. ISSN 1413-7372.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S1413-73722008000200007.

This research aimed at evaluating quality of life and spiritual well-being in Psychology students, and to investigate correlation among these aspects. The study had a transversal design. The students, allocated, responded instruments of Quality of Life WHOQOL-bref and Scale of spiritual well-being (SWBS) (n=136). Statistic descriptive and inferencial analysis showed positive correlation between physical, psychologic, social, ambiental areas and existencial well-being. The psychological area and existencial well-being obtained highest correlation (r=0,63 p=0,00). It is emphasized the importance of insertion of spirituality themes as discussion in scientific field.

Keywords : Spirituality; quality of life; Psychology students.