Role of Discrimination, Religiosity and Coping in Spiritual Wellbeing of University Students

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Pages: 226-244
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55737/trt/v-iii.440
Published: 2026-03-30
Issue: Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026): Issue 3 (March Issue)
Section: Articles
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Discrimination Religiosity Coping Spiritual Wellbeing University Students

Abstract

The present study examines the relationships between discrimination, religiosity, coping mechanisms, in spiritual well-being of university students. Discrimination refers to unequal treatment based on characteristics like ethnicity, disability, or gender, which can lead to stress and a sense of injustice. Coping encompasses efforts to manage stress, either voluntarily or automatically. Well-being involves subjective evaluations of life satisfaction and affective reactions, while religiosity includes various dimensions such as faith, belief, devotion, and piousness. The main aim of the study was to explore how these factors interact and influence students' psychological and emotional health. Specifically, the objectives were to investigate the relationships between discrimination and well-being (both religious and existential), social spirituality and well-being, and different types of coping (positive and negative religious coping) with well-being The population targeted was all enrolled students at a Higher Education Commission (HEC) recognized university in Kohat, with a sample comprising 346 students from Kohat University of Science and Technology. Data were collected using a convenience sampling method through online surveys via Google Forms. The survey included a set of questionnaires accompanied by an informed consent form. For data analysis, we use statistical tool, IBM SPSS (statistical package for social sciences) 27 version were employed to test the research hypotheses. The main results indicated that discrimination negatively impacts both religious and existential well-being. Conversely, interpersonal and intrapersonal religious commitments, as well as positive religious coping, positively influence well-being, while negative religious coping has a detrimental effect on it.

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Rehman, I., & Moeen, I. (2026). Role of Discrimination, Religiosity and Coping in Spiritual Wellbeing of University Students. The Regional Tribune, 5(3), 226-244. https://doi.org/10.55737/trt/v-iii.440