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Spirituality

Spiritual support refers to embedding spirituality in life alongside adherence to religious values and observance of spiritual values. The presence of this phenomenon can reduce mental turmoil because in mental turmoil, the individual, detached from spirituality, cannot find their way in life and becomes confused. Also, the individual lacks the companionship needed in life and feels lonely in times of difficulty, worrying about their survival. Spirituality, alongside purity of life, can contribute to mental stability.

Support

Support and backing mean "having a guide in life and the support and cooperation of peers in facing life's difficulties along with recreation and favorite pastimes," which can lead to a reduction in mental restlessness. Mental restlessness means "feeling of sadness, worry, and constant preoccupation accompanied by doubt in solving problems and concern about solving them, and a gradual feeling of fatigue and exhaustion." Life tranquility resulting from support can pave the way for "self-fulfillment." Such a situation creates the opportunity for the individual to influence others and be happy from influencing others and nurturing others. This behavior leads to "competence" (meaning being in a worthy position based on efficiency and effectiveness and benefiting from life properly) and "future orientation" (meaning a constant forward-looking approach to life and avoiding stagnation with a tendency to change the outlook on life).

The interaction of these two concepts results in spiritual support, which in turn leads to life satisfaction.

Expectation in life results from the interaction of three psychological needs, and consequently, satisfaction and contentment with life depend on the quality and quantity of meeting these needs. Based on this theory, life satisfaction can be defined as: the feeling of happiness and mental tranquility resulting from the individual's access to support, guidance, and spirituality to live properly in the face of difficulties, and benefiting from the company of suitable individuals, respect and cooperation of peers, independence, and sufficient freedom that, by establishing oneself in a worthy position, receives a dynamic, influential, and competitive role in the environment. (As clearly stated in the component of supporting life expectations, support has been mentioned.)

Cognitive resilience of employed and unemployed women, alongside spousal emotional support, can predict their life satisfaction. This relationship was slightly stronger among employed women.

Spousal emotional support refers to four factors:

Sense of worthiness: Meaning valuing beliefs and opinions and paying attention to desires while overlooking slips.

Commitment: Referring to honesty, loyalty, and trustworthiness.

Companionship: Meaning peace of mind resulting from trust and companionship in life.

Collaboration: Valuing the spouse, responsibility, and importance of the marital relationship.