[Investigating relationship between satisfaction with life and social support with mental health among freshman students of Tehran university]

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was investigating the relationship between satisfaction with life and social support with mental health among freshman students of Tehran university. Subjects were all statistical universe, 3261 students [1248 male and 2012 female] completed the following relevant scale demographic questionnaire, general mental health questionnaire, satisfaction with life and social support scale administered to assess satisfaction with life, social support and mental health. The results showed that satisfaction with life and social support was significantly predicted mental health and also marriage significantly correlated with higher mental health, more satisfaction with life and more social support feeling. Generally, based on some variables such as indicators of satisfaction with life, social support and many demographic features, we can identify vulnerable and at-risk students