The Role of Spiritual Intelligence, Sense of Coherence, and Cognitive Flexibility as Internal Resources in Predicting Perceived Stress in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

Aims: Stress is one of the significant factors contributing to onset, exacerbation, and recurrence Multiple Sclerosis (MS) that imposes high costs on society people. The present study aims assess role spiritual intelligence, sense coherence, cognitive flexibility (internal resources) in predicting perceived stress patients with MS. Methods & Materials: In this descriptive/correlational study, 156 MS were selected as samples using a convenience sampling method. participants completed Perceived Scale (PSS), Spiritual Intelligence Self-Report Inventory (SISRI), Sense Coherence (SOC), Cognitive Flexibility (CFI). collected data analyzed descriptive inferential statistics (stepwise regression analysis) SPSS v. 24. Findings: Transcendental awareness (a component SISRI), meaningfulness SOC), perception controls alternatives (components CFI) predicted patients. Conclusion: management program, internal resources education can help reduce