Proposing a causal model of body image perception with eating disorders by depression mediation in Iranian youth

Conception of individuals of their own physical influence on their psychological health and nutritional plans. the purpose of this paper is to determine the causal relationship between eating disorders and body image perception with depression meditation in adults the sample of the study consisted of 200 iranian freshman students who were selected by the random multistage method. the correlational research method was kind of path analysis approach. the research instruments included a questionnaire of eating disorder of coker and rogers, ten fischer image questionnaire and beck depression measurement inventory. the results indicate that the proposed model is fitted the data. furthermore, the analysis of the direct and indirect paths show that body image perception is directly affected by mediation of depression on eating disorders.and the overall relationships using the boot strap method has been at the significant level of p<0.05. so individuals who have more dissatisfaction in body image more probably suffering from eating disorders . accordingly, we conclude that with the correct treatment and understanding of physical image perception of disorders, we can prevent peoples’ involvement with mental disorders such as depression and eating disorder. and also we can benefit from treatments of physical image perception disorder for treating people with depression and eating disorders.