# Examining the effects of anxiety and education level on mental health: The role of spiritual intelligence as an intervening variable in post COVID-19 patients in Indonesia

## TL;DR

This study explores how anxiety and education affect mental health in post-COVID-19 patients in Indonesia, with spiritual intelligence playing a key role.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in identifying spiritual intelligence as a mediator between anxiety, education level, and mental health outcomes in post-COVID-19 patients.

## Key findings

- Anxiety significantly affects spiritual intelligence and mental health.
- Spiritual intelligence mediates the relationship between anxiety and mental health.
- Higher education is linked to better spiritual intelligence and mental health outcomes.

## Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected global health systems and daily life, exacerbating vulnerabilities, particularly in Indonesia. This study investigates the impact of anxiety and education level on mental health, with spiritual intelligence as an intervening variable among post-COVID-19 patients in Indonesia.

A cross-sectional design was employed, analyzing data from 390 post-COVID-19 patients in Indonesia. Structured questionnaires were used to assess anxiety, education level, spiritual intelligence, and mental health.

The findings indicate that anxiety significantly affects both spiritual intelligence and mental health, with spiritual intelligence acting as a mediating factor. Additionally, higher educational attainment is positively associated with enhanced spiritual intelligence and improved mental health outcomes.

The study underscores the importance of incorporating spiritual development practices into mental health interventions and educational programs to boost resilience and overall well-being in the post-pandemic era. These practices can help mitigate the adverse effects of anxiety and educational disparities on mental health.