A Correlational Study between Spiritual Attitude, Severity of Alcohol Consumption and Self Acceptance among Alcohol Consumers

Abstract

Background: In philosophical way, we hypothesized that spiritual belief alter amount or severity of alcohol consumption. Hence the aim of the present study was to assess the relationship of dimension of spiritual attitude with (i) severity of alcohol consumption and (ii) the level of self acceptance among the alcohol consumers. Methodology: A total of 150 alcohol consumers with ages 18 to 46 years were assess for spiritual attitude, severity of alcohol consumption and the level of self acceptance using Audit, Personal meaning profile questionnaire (PMP) and Spiritual attitude and involvement list (SAIL-SF) respectively. Pearson correlation was performed to assess the relationship of spiritual attitude with severity of alcohol consumption and self-acceptance. Results: The severity of alcohol consumption showed negative correlation with trust the level of 0.05 respectively. The self-acceptances showed positive correlation with meaningfulness, trust, acceptance, caring for others, connectedness with nature, transcendent experience, spiritual activities at the level of 0.05 respectively. There is no significant difference between spiritual and being single or in a relationship. There is significant difference between spiritual and trust, transcendent experience. Conclusion: High severity of alcohol consumption decreased trust and the self-acceptance decreases, these factors (meaningfulness, trust, acceptance, caring for others, connectedness with nature, transcendent experience, spiritual activities) tend to decrease as well. Spirituality and marital status, whether single or married, are not directly related. They are separate aspects of life that should be approached and discussed independently. Also, there is a Also connection between trust and transcendence in individuals who identify as spiritual. People with a spiritual inclination tend to have higher levels of trust in others and often have more profound and transcendent experiences.