The Brain/ Behavioral Systems, Perfectionism and Depression Symptoms among the University Students

Epidemiology studies show that prevalence related to mental health problems among university students is the main problem in the higher education system. So the purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between brain-behavioral systems, perfectionism and depression among Shahid Chamran University students.This study was descriptive and correlational study. The study sample consisted of 360 undergraduate students of Shahid Chamran University. This sample was selected by multistage random sampling method from the 8000 undergraduates in the year 2013. The data were collected using Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (Flett & Hewitt), the BIS/ BAS Scale (Carver & White) and Beck Depression Inventory. Then, they were entered into the SPSS statistical software and analyzed using descriptive as well as inferential (Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression) statistics. Besides, a significant positive correlation was found between depression with self-oriented perfectionism, social- oriented perfectionism and behavioral inhibition system, also a significant negative correlation was found between depression with behavioral activation system. The results of multiple regression showed that social-oriented perfectionism and activation behavioral systems were best predictors of depression. So, we should Pay attention to the relationship between depression with brain- behavioral system and perfectionism.