In Psychology of Religion, based on the importance of religion in all facets of life, religious psychological factors are discussed. This research was done to study the relationship between religious attitudes with happiness and optimism of students. Due to the topic of discussion, the descriptive study method and of the correlation type was used. In this regard 221 students among the 3318 students of Payam Noor University of Gorgan were selected by the random stratified method based on Kerjcie and Morgan’s formula (with relative error % 7) as the sample group. Data was collected using the Rajmanykam’s Religious Attitudes Scale (RRAS), Oxford Happiness questionnaire (OHQ) and the Life Orientation questionnaire (LOT). Data was analyzed using regression modeling correlation coefficient, indepent t-test, K_S Test and descriptive statistics indices. The results demonstrated that, there were no significant differences between religious attitudes and happiness among the girls and boys, but there is a difference in optimism between the girls and boys. Conclusions: Individuals with reference to religion and spiritualitycan enjoy greater happiness and optimism.
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Special Received: 2024/09/2 | Accepted: 2014/08/23 | Published: 2014/08/23