General Health, Moral Identity and Life Satisfaction: A Comparative Study of Monks and Nuns Among Tibetan Community

Abstract

The research examined the relationship between moral identity and mental health and life satisfaction within Tibetan Buddhist monks and nuns. Considering increasing anxiety about mental wellbeing in contemporary society, researcher sought to determine whether cultivating a spiritual existence can promote emotional stability and character development. The study involves a group of 100 participants consisting of 50 monks and 50 nuns. Three standard questionnaires were completed: the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), and Moral Identity Questionnaire. The finding research discovered that there was little distinction in life contentment between monks and nuns. Nuns exhibited significantly higher levels of moral identity. The study also discovers significantly positive connections between a person’s moral identity and both their mental wellbeing and overall life satisfaction moral identity was found to be a strong indicator of a person’s mental well-beings and overall satisfaction levels. The overall findings indicate that adhering to a religious lifestyle may contribute to enhance emotional well-being and development of strong moral principles within Tibetan Buddhist communities.