Article Abstract

The present exploratory study seeks to understand how psychological variables such as temperament, spirituality, generativity, emotional intelligence, and aggressive orientation differ and interrelate across two distinct age groups - Bengali young adults (19–30 years) and middle adults (40-60 years). The unprecedented stress of the COVID-19 pandemic offered a unique backdrop to examine how individuals navigate mental well-being in crisis conditions. Data were collected using four standardized tools: State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), Loyola Generativity Scale (LGS), Daily Spiritual Experience Scale (DSES), and Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale (WEMWBS). 120 participants (60 in each group) were assessed via online surveys translated into Bengali to ensure accessibility. Statistical analyses revealed significantly higher levels of state anxiety among young adults, while middle adults showed higher levels of generativity and overall mental well-being. Notably, for both age groups, spirituality and generativity showed positive correlations with mental wellbeing, while state and trait anxiety showed inverse relationships. The study’s findings suggest that spiritual engagement and purpose-driven behavior act as psychological buffers in times of adversity, and that age and life experience play significant roles in emotional regulation and mental resilience.
Keywords: Aggressive Orientation, Bengali Young Adults and Middle Adults, Emotional Intelligence, Generativity, Spirituality, Mental Wellbeing, Temperament