Relationship between personality traits, spiritual intelligence and well being in university students

Abstract

Objective: This research was carried out to explore the relationship between personality traits, spiritual intelligence and well being among university students. Method: Big Five Factor Inventory by Rammstedt and John was employed to assess personality traits, Spiritual Intelligence Scale of King (SISRI -24) to measure spiritual intelligence and WHO-Five Well-being Index (WHO-5) to measure well being of 120 students doing post graduation in Psychology from the University of Jammu (N=50) and Indira Gandhi National Open University (N=70). The mean age of the sample was 24.79. Independent samples t test was employed to assess the difference in personality traits and spiritual intelligence in students from two universities. Data was subjected to correlation and regression analysis.Results: Differences in personality traits and spiritual intelligence emerged in this study. Positive relationship was found between personal meaning production and two factors namely agreeableness and neuroticism. Significant relationship appeared between transcendental awareness and openness. Regression analysis revealed that transcendental awareness predicted well being.  Conclusion: To further enhance the well being steps should be taken to develop and strengthen transcendental awareness in students.

Keywords: Personality traits, Spiritual Intelligence, Well Being, Students