The Relationship between Religious Attitude and Social Health in Students of Chabahar Maritime University

Among different groups, students are considered human capital who are in charge of the future of society, and the efforts to promote the health of this group provide the ground for the realization of a dynamic and healthy life. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between religious attitude and social health in students of Chabahar Maritime University.

This is a descriptive correlational study. The statistical population was 360 students studying at Chabahar Maritime University, Iran in 2022. A stratified random sampling method was used. Data were collected by completing three questionnaires: demographic, religious attitudes, and social health.

The mean scores of students' religious attitude and social health were 134.7±9.5 and 97.3±7.7, respectively. There was a significant relationship between marital status and social health. Pearson correlation showed that there is a positive and significant correlation between religiosity and social health.

According to the current findings, students with higher religious attitudes have better social health. Policymakers in Chabahar Maritime University should pay attention to spiritual and religious attractions in the social health promotion programs for students.