Clinical Psychiatry Open Access

Common Manifestations of Spiritual and Emotional States

Mirela Tushe^* Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, Aldent University, Tirana, Albania
^*Correspondence: Mirela Tushe, Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, Aldent University, Tirana, Albania, Email:

Received: 14-Sep-2024, Manuscript No. IPCP-24-21532; Editor assigned: 16-Sep-2024, Pre QC No. IPCP-24-21532 (PQ); Reviewed: 30-Sep-2024, QC No. IPCP-24-21532; Revised: 11-Feb-2025, Manuscript No. IPCP-24-21532 (R); Published: 18-Feb-2025, DOI: 10.35248/2471-9854-11.01.172

Introduction

This research was conducted at Aldent University, a higher education institution that focuses on health sciences and dentistry. The study took place over a period of three months, from April to June 2024. During this time, a comprehensive survey was administered to both students and faculty members, allowing for a detailed examination of their spiritual and emotional well-being. The timing of the research was chosen to coincide with the end of the academic year, a period often associated with heightened stress levels among students due to final exams and project deadlines. This context was essential for capturing the nuanced emotional and spiritual states of the participants.

Objective

The primary objective of this study was to identify the most common manifestations of changes in spiritual and emotional states in healthy adults, specifically focusing on the student and faculty population at Aldent University.

Description

A total of 63 individuals participated in the study, with 85.7% being female and 14.3% male. The participants ranged in age from 18 to 52 years. The majority of respondents (76.2%) were single, while the remaining participants had various other marital statuses. The survey included questions designed to assess a wide range of emotional and spiritual states, including anxiety, nervousness, irritability, and overall mental wellbeing.

The data collected were analyzed, and the results are summarized in the Table 1.

Table 1: Prevalence of emotional and psychological manifestations among respondents.

Statistical Analysis

A Chi-square test was conducted to evaluate the relationship between gender and the occurrence of various emotional and spiritual manifestations, specifically focusing on anxiety, nervousness, irritability, and other related emotions.

Key findings

• Chi-square value: 2.04
• Degrees of Freedom (df): 3
• p-value: 0.56

Interpretation

Lack of significant association: The p-value of 0.56 indicates that there is no statistically significant relationship between gender and the occurrence of the emotional manifestations studied. In other words, the variations in emotional states such as anxiety, nervousness, and irritability observed in this sample cannot be attributed to gender differences at a statistically significant level.

Expected vs. observed frequencies: The analysis also generated expected frequencies under the assumption that there is no association between gender and emotional states. The observed data did not deviate significantly from these expected values, further supporting the conclusion that gender may not play a major role in these specific emotional manifestations within this sample.

Comparison with Similar Studies

Recent literature corroborates the findings of this study, particularly the research on the mental health of university students. A study published in Frontiers in Psychology explored the correlation between academic stress and mental well-being among college students, finding similar levels of anxiety, hopelessness, and irritability. It noted that academic stress, exacerbated by external factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic, often leads to emotional challenges similar to those observed in your study

Additionally, a bibliometric analysis in Frontiers in Psychology that reviewed 45 years of literature on university students' mental health identified depression, anxiety, and stress as the most prevalent issues. The emotional disturbances reported in your research align with these findings, indicating that such challenges are part of a broader trend affecting students worldwide.

Conclusion

The spiritual and emotional states observed in this study show significant variability. Notably, approximately 62% of respondents were easily upset and discouraged, with more than half feeling irritated and nervous. Given the young age of the respondents, it is concerning that these spiritual and emotional states are prevalent even in calm situations.

However, the statistical analysis suggests that gender does not significantly influence the likelihood of experiencing these emotional and spiritual states. This finding contrasts with some literature that points to gender differences in emotional responses, indicating that other factors may be influencing these states among students and faculty. Further studies are necessary to explore these factors to provide more comprehensive data on this topic.