The Study of Relationship Between Obsessive Beliefs and Procrastination Among Students of Mohagheghe Ardabili and Marageh Universities

Hassan Sadeghi, Nader Hajloo, Fatemeh Emami
2011 Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences  
The aim of current study is investigate the relationship obsessive beliefs with procrastination. A sample of 250 students of Mohagheghe ardabili and Maragheh universities was randomly selected and completed the following questionnaires: obsessive beliefs questionnaire (OBQ 44) and procrastination scale. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation and multiple regression analysis. Results showed that variables of responsibility/threat estimation and importance/control of thoughts were positive
more » ... nd significant correlated and perfectionism/certainty was negative correlated with procrastination. In regression analysis from OBQ subscales, responsibility/threat estimation and perfectionism/certainty could predict procrastination. This finding showed that control of obsessive beliefs can be useful in decrease of procrastination.
doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2011.10.058 fatcat:q4fjjnqtdvggfbim27xonf2azq