Predictors of Spiritual Struggle: Exploring the Role of Trauma Exposure, Resilience, and Religious Behaviors among Religiously Affiliated University Students

Predictors of Spiritual Struggle: Exploring the Role of Trauma Exposure, Resilience, and Religious Behaviors among Religiously Affiliated University Students

This study examined how exposure to traumatic experiences, protective factors such as Psychological Body Armor (TM) (PBA), physical wellness behaviors, and religious practices predict spiritual struggle among students attending a religiously affiliated university. Preliminary findings revealed that PBA, non-class assigned Bible and Christian literature readings were predictive of reduced spiritual struggle.