The Desirable Lifestyle from the Communication Perspective: The Relationship between Man and Himself, God, Others and Nature

The word ‘lifestyle’ has several definitions. As defined by the World Health Organization, ‘lifestyle’ refers to a way of life or style of living that is based on the patterns of behavior choices made from alternatives that are available to people according to their socio-economic circumstances and to the ease with which they are able to choose certain ones over others (WHO, 1998). A lifestyle can be whether healthy or unhealthy, regarding the indices such as dietary choices, body exercise level, and personal behaviors (Longman, 2008). In 1900, the concept of ‘lifestyle’ was introduced by Alfred Adler. According to him, the way people deal with three important domains of life, namely work, social affairs, and close relationships, reflects their lifestyle. In other words, lifestyle is reflected in people’s career choice, relationship with others and love