Akbar Atadokht - Department of psycholgy, University of Mohaghegh Ardabilli, Ardabil. Iran
Farzam Norouzi - Department of Psychology, University of Shiraz, Shiraz, Iran

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.

Anxiety, Depression, Emotional Disturbance, Lifestyle, Students