TY - JOUR T1 - The Relationship between Friendly Behavior and Body Image with Life Satisfaction in Women TT - ارتباط رفتار دوستانه و تصور از بدن با رضایت از زندگی در زنان JF - J-Mazand-Univ-Med-Sci JO - J-Mazand-Univ-Med-Sci VL - 22 IS - 97 UR - http://jmums.mazums.ac.ir/article-1-1769-en.html Y1 - 2013 SP - 139 EP - 146 KW - Friendly behavior KW - body image KW - life satisfaction N2 - Background and purpose: Friendly behavior (as a one of the main characteristics of positive affect), and positive and negative feelings about body image can influence life satisfaction among women. This research aimed at determining the relationship between friendly behavior and body image with life satisfaction in women. Materials and methods: The research sample consisted of 200 women, aged between 20 to 25 years who were selected through random cluster sampling method in Shahrood, Iran. Friendly behavior scale, body image questionnaire and satisfaction with life scale were used. The data was analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression analyses. Results: Results showed positive correlation between friendly behavior (r=0.30) and body image (r=0.66) with life satisfaction in women (P M3 ER -