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This research aims to explore the relationships between spiritual well-being and basic individual values across different age groups.

May 22, 2026ReligionsOpen Access

Spiritual Well-Being and Basic Individual Values at Different Stages of Maturity

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Cross-sectional study examines spiritual well-being and individual values across maturity stages, indicating key associations.

This research aims to explore the relationships between spiritual well-being and basic individual values across different age groups.
Cross-sectional design involving 197 adolescents/emerging adults aged 14–21 and 762 adults aged 22–72.
Data collection in 2024 using an online self-report questionnaire.
Assessment of spiritual well-being using the adapted Spiritual Well-Being Scale and values via the Portrait Value Questionnaire.
Interpersonal conformity showed the strongest positive association with spiritual well-being, especially in younger participants.
Negative correlations for face/reputation and openness to change with spiritual well-being were noted in multivariable analysis.
Adults exhibited weaker positive correlations with conservation-related values and stronger negative correlations with hedonism and self-enhancement compared to younger groups.

Bakushkin et al. (2026) studied this question.

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