title: Simple and Multivariate Relationships Between Spiritual Intelligence with General Health and Happiness.
abstract: The present study examined simple and multivariate relationships of spiritual intelligence with general health and happiness. The employed method was descriptive and correlational. King's Spiritual Quotient scales, GHQ-28 and Oxford Happiness Inventory, are filled out by a sample consisted of 384 students, which were selected using stratified random sampling from the students of Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman. Data are subjected to descriptive and inferential statistics including correlations and multivariate regressions. Bivariate correlations support positive and significant predictive value of spiritual intelligence toward general health and happiness. Further analysis showed that among the Spiritual Intelligence' subscales, Existential Critical Thinking Predicted General Health and Happiness, reversely. In addition, happiness was positively predicted by generation of personal meaning and transcendental awareness. The findings are discussed in line with the previous studies and the relevant theoretical background.
authors.affiliation: Department of Education, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran.
authors.forename: Mohammad-Elyas
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Amirian
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, 76169-1411, Kerman, Iran. Fazilat1348@Hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Masoud
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fazilat-Pour
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006240:Happiness; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D007360:Intelligence; D007492:Iran; D008297:Male; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D011594:Psychometrics; D029181:Spirituality; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: General health; Happiness; Spiritual intelligence