Document Type : Research Paper
Author
Assistant Professor ir Razi university
Abstract
one of the most relevant problems of learners is procrastination.
The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between the Big five factors (Neuroticism, Extroversion, Openness to experience, Agreeableness & Conscientiousness) and academic procrastination in athletic students.
In this regards, from statistical population (all female and male students in Payamnor University, Islamabad Gharb center), 120 students were selected with goal-oriented sampling method. Instruments were procrastination scale and (NEO (NEO-PI-R five-factor inventory. The data were analyzed with correlation coefficient, multiple liner regression and independent sample t- test.
Result showed that; there is significant relationship between personality factors (the big five) and procrastination. Moreover, Results indicated that Neuroticism and Extroversion can predict procrastination in all students. But Conscientiousness and Neuroticism were good predictors of procrastination in female. Also there is a significant difference between female and male students in the level of procrastination. Finally there is no significant difference between married and single students groups in level of procrastination.
In according to prevalence of academic procrastination and its influences on students, an intervention for enhancing self regulation and self management in student is necessary.
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