Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Spirituality Research in Health Sciences 3041-8569 1 2 2023 12 27 The relationship between coping styles, self-esteem, and general health among female students of the religious school 131 140 10.34172/srhs.2023.012 EN Kobra Namvaran Germi https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2002-8871 Journal Article 10.34172/srhs.2023.012 2023 09 11 2023 11 01 Background. This research aimed to investigate the relationship between coping styles, self-esteem, and general health. Methods. The statistical population was female students of Sadeghieh Religious School in Tabriz (200 persons). For sampling random numbers table was used (n=133 by means of Morgan table). For data gathering, three questionnaires were used: Folkman & Lazarus’ ways of coping questionnaire, Cooper Smiths’ self-esteem questionnaire, and Goldberg’s GHQ. Pearson Correlation test and simultaneous multivariate regression were used for analyzing the data. Results. According to the results, there were significant relationships between self-esteem, emotional coping styles, and general health of the students of Sadeghieh Religious School. In addition, self-esteem and emotional coping styles were able to predict general health scores. However, there is no significant relationship between problem-oriented coping styles and students' general health. This variable was not able to predict general health. Conclusion. Reinforcement of the students’ self-esteem and modification of their emotional coping styles were offered for promoting their general health.