Spirituality is defined as

• A. A sense of meaning, purpose, or connection
• B. A belief in a higher power
• C. A system of religious rituals
• D. A health outcome

Answer: (A)

Spirituality is about a sense of meaning, purpose, or connection that goes beyond the material world. It captures the inner orientation people have toward questions of existence, values, and belonging, and it can be expressed within religious traditions or pursued in secular ways. Because it centers on internal experience and a feeling of being connected to something larger, it isn’t limited to belief in a higher power, nor is it defined by external practices. A belief in a higher power can be part of spirituality for some, but spirituality as a concept is broader and includes meaning and connection that aren’t tied to any particular doctrine. External religious rituals describe practices, not the inner sense that spirituality emphasizes. A health outcome is not a definition of spirituality; it may be influenced by spirituality, but it doesn’t define what spirituality is.