The Relationship Between Religiosity and Psychological Well-Being of Millennials: Basis for Spiritual Intervention Program

Abstract

Inspired by the theories on Religious motivation, Positive, and Transpersonal Psychology, this research aimed to discover the presence, strength, and direction of the relationship between religiosity and the six dimensions of psychological well-being as basis for a proposed spiritual intervention program. The respondents involved were 184 members of Singles for Christ Metro Manila with ages between 21 to 37 years old. Convenience sampling technique was applied. Instruments used were the Psychological Well-Being Scales and Centrality of Religiosity Scale. Results revealed that there is a relationship between religiosity and the six dimensions of psychological well-being. The Catholic millennial respondents showed high levels for both variables. The dimensions personal growth, positive relations with others, purpose in life, and self-acceptance exhibited a moderate positive relationship, while autonomy and environmental mastery indicated a weak positive relationship with religiosity. The recommended spiritual intervention program included modules that targets tostrengthen their three weakest areas: having technical knowledge about their faith, expressing personal views and opinions, and assertively managing daily demands and responsibilities. The recommendation is for millennials, regardless of religion, to ask more about their faith, bank more on personal rather than mobile encounters with people, and be active and open to formation programs in their respective denominations and sects.