Spiritual Coping, Materialism, and Existential Crisis in Young Adults: Unveiling the Connection

Abstract

The aim of this study was to explore the connections between spiritual coping, materialism, and existential crises experienced by young adults. The study was conducted on participants between the ages of 18 and 25. A convenience sample strategy was used, and information was gathered by distributing a questionnaire over social media. The main instruments were the Spiritual Coping Questionnaire (SCQ), the Material Values Scale, and the Existential Concerns Questionnaire (ECQ), The findings of the study revealed intriguing insights into the relationships between materialism, spiritual coping strategies, and existential crises among young adults. While the hypothesized correlation between materialism and existential crisis was supported, indicating a significant positive association, other hypotheses were either partially or wholly rejected based on the results. The study utilized a correlational research design, focusing on discerning patterns of correlation among the variables without establishing causation.