Investigating the Relationship between Mental Health with Self-Control and Life Satisfaction in Students of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Iran, in 2019

Abstract

Background: Assessing students' mental health status and related factors is one of the important ways to achieve academic development. In this regard, the present study was conducted to determine the relationship between mental health with self-control and life satisfaction in students of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran. Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 230 undergraduate and doctoral students of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. The research instruments were demographic information questionnaire, General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28), Tanji Self-Control Questionnaire, and Diener Life Satisfaction Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS software with 95 confidence level. Findings: 49 of students had mental health and mental health status was better in men and married people. There was also a significant correlation between mental health, self-control, and life satisfaction. Conclusion: Mental health has an effect on students' life satisfaction and self-control. Therefore, it is recommended to hold one-on-one counseling sessions with students, and in their educational program, the issue of life satisfaction should be addressed. In order to maintain high self-control in students and prevent the occurrence of abnormal behaviors in universities, this issue should be considered. © 2022, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences(IUMS). All rights reserved.