Exploring Relationship Between Spiritual Intelligence, Religiosity and Life Satisfaction Among Elderly Pakistani Muslims

J Relig Health. 2018 Jun;57(3):781-795. doi: 10.1007/s10943-017-0360-x.

Abstract

This study is an effort to explore the relationship between spiritual intelligence, religiosity and life satisfaction in elderly Pakistani Muslims. A non-probability purposive sampling technique is utilized in order to recruit a sample of 100 elderly people (n = 50 men; n = 50 = women). Standardized questionnaires were used for collecting data. Data analysis was carried out using Pearson product-moment correlation analysis and independent sample t test. Findings revealed a significant correlation between spiritual intelligence, religiosity and life satisfaction among Pakistani elderly Muslim people. Gender differences were considered while conducting the study, and findings are valid for both male and female elderly Pakistani Muslims. Some findings of this study endorse findings of some previous studies, and it adds latest insights to the existing body of knowledge on the subject.

Keywords: Elderly Pakistani Muslims; Life satisfaction; Religiosity; Spiritual intelligence.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intelligence*
  • Islam / psychology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pakistan
  • Personal Satisfaction*
  • Religion and Psychology
  • Surveys and Questionnaires