Abstract
In the present study, we conducted a survey using the Spirituality Rating Scale (SRS) with the objective of elucidating factors that influence the spirituality of patients with mental disorders. Subjects were 153 patients (99 men, 54 women) admitted to one of three psychiatric hospitals. Patients had a mean age of 58.89±11.85 years. The analysis results, SRS-A high scores revealed significant relation for "presence of friends," having roles," "having participation in activities," and "having interests and curiosity." In addition, the results for quantification theory type I showed that the factor affecting the spirituality of patients with mental disorders was "having support," followed by "being interested and curious about recent events," "having hope for one's future," "accepting illness in a positive manner," "having a specific goal," "having roles," and "having friends."
