The Role of Spirituality in Shaping Academic Motivation and Coping Strategies among Students

Abstract

This study investigates the intricate relationship between spirituality, coping strategies, and academic motivation among students. Spirituality, encompassing beliefs, practices, and experiences beyond the material realm, serves as a significant yet understudied factor in the academic landscape. The study aimed to explore the impact of spirituality on academic motivation and coping strategies in college students. The sample of 188 included graduate and postgraduate students of Amity university (53% female) with the mean age of 21.7(SD=2.645). Correlation and regression analysis was used to analyze the data, using SPSS 21. Results indicate that Spirituality is significant predictor of higher levels of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and adaptive coping strategies. Further research is needed to understand the phenomenon of spirituality due to its vast nature and implications of spirituality in academic curriculum to develop better environment for students to pursue their aspirations.