The study of relationship between optimism (positive thinking) and mental health (Case study: students of Islamic Azad University of Bandar Abbas)

The aim of this study is the evaluation of relationship between optimism (positive thinking) andmental health. In this research, 363 female students of Azad university of Bandar Abbas werestudied. Data were collected by Ingram and Visnicky (2002), Mental Health Questionnaire (GHQ) anddemographic characteristics questionnaire. Pearson test and multivariate regression were used toanalyze the data. The findings indicate that there is a positive and significant relationship betweenthe five dimensions of positive thinking (life satisfaction, health, self-confidence, efficiency, andpositive mood) with health. Also, the most promising variables are: life satisfaction, health and selfesteemrespectively. Therefore Optimism increases the level of mental health due to the effect onthe person s emotions.

کلیدواژه ها:

Mental Health ، Optimism ، Mental Disorder and Efficacy