The Role of Islamic lifestyle in Predicting Emotional Disturbances of University Students

Background: Given the importance of students’ mental health, this study aimed to investigate therole of Islamic lifestyle (ILST) in predicting emotional disturbances of university students.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on students at University of MohagheghArdabili during 2013 to 2014. A total sample of 200 students were selected by conveniencesampling method. Participants completed ILST questionnaire and depression anxiety stress scale(DASS-21). Data were analyzed using correlation coefficient and multivariate linear regressionmethod.Results: A total of 173 students including 96 men and 80 women were participated. ILST wasinversely correlated with depression (r=-0.52, P-value <0.001), anxiety (r=-0.35, P-value<0.001),and stress (r=0.38, P-value<0.001). In multivariate model, ILST was independently associated withemotional disturbances.Conclusion: This study showed significant association between Islamic lifestyle and mental health.Therefore more attention should be paid to students’ tendencies to Islamic lifestyle.

The Role of Islamic lifestyle in Predicting Emotional Disturbances of University Students Keywords:

Anxiety , Depression , Emotional Disturbance , Lifestyle , Students