Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences International Journal of Behavioral Sciences 2322-1194 2 2 2008 08 01 The relationship between prayers and religious orientation with mental health 149 156 67587 EN Akbar Chavoshi Journal Article 2015 03 08     Abstract   Introduction: This study was conducted to determine the correlation of attending to prayers and religious orientation with mental health among university employees and non-employees.   Methods: The study population consisted of 150 university employees and 150 non-employees, who were individually selected. All 300 participants filled out Alport’s religious orientation scale and Goldberg general health questionnaire. The data were analyzed using chi square and t test.   Results: The results showed that university employees and non-employees were significantly different with regards to attending to prayers (P https://www.behavsci.ir/article_67587_38f55a3075ec53b4b58de7814c425247.pdf