The Structural Modeling of the Health and Dangerous Behaviors Based on Psychological Capital and Hardiness among Students of Tehran Universities:Time Horizon as a Mediator

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the structural pattern of health-oriented and high-risk behaviors based on psychological capital and hardiness among students of Tehran universities due to mediating role of time horizon.

This study is a descriptive -correlational study. So, 350 students were selected using random sampling and answered the questionnaires. Data analysis was performed using the structural equation modeling method.

Evaluation of the conceptual modelof the research using fit indicators showed that the conceptual model is compatible with the measurement model (CFI= 0.94, NFI= 0.90, and RMSEA= 0.073). The research findings showed that the hardiness and psychological capital have a significant effect onboth health-oriented and high-risk behaviors both directly and indirectly through the time horizon. Also, the time horizon has a significant direct effect on healthy and high-risk behaviors.

According to the obtained results and the appropriate fit of the hypothetical structural model, psychological capital, hardiness, and time horizon can be considered as the main factors affecting health-oriented behaviors and high-risk behaviors. It is better to use these factors in the design of prevention programs and interventions in the field of health.