Predicting Fear of COVID-19 Based on Spiritual Well-being and Self-efficacy in Iranian University Students by Emphasizing the Mediating Role of Mindfulness

Objective: Given the importance of COVID-19 consequences and students’ health, this study aimed to predict fear based on spiritual well-being self-efficacy among Iranian university students by focusing mediating role mindfulness. Methods: This was a descriptive correlational study. An online sampling method used, sample included 396 in Tehran City, Iran. Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS), general scale, Paloutzian Ellison’s scale were used for data collection. independent t test, Pearson correlation, regression test analyze obtained data. Results: The results show that overall effects religious (β=-0.192, P=0.001), existential (β=-0.227, (β=-0.093, P=0.013) significant. indirect (β=-0.026, (β=-0.013, P=0.016), (β=-0.04, P=0.001) significant, too. direct (β=-0.253,P=0.001), (β=-0.205, (β=-0.133, as well. Conclusion: Spiritual well-being, self-efficacy, mindfulness are associated with reduction perceived COVID 19 students, has these relationships.