The mediating role of personality traits in the relationship between the intimacy of the source family and academic procrastination

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Ph.D. student, Department of Psychology, Babol Branch, Islamic Azad University, Babol, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran.

3 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Babol Branch, Islamic Azad University, Babol, Iran

4 Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, Babol Branch, Islamic Azad University, Babol, Iran

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the mediating role of personality traits in the relationship between the intimacy of the source family and academic procrastination. To this end, 300 male and female students of Babylon Azad University completed the Family Origin Questionnaire (FOS), Solomon and Rothblum Academic Procrastination, and the Five Personality Traits Assessment (NEO-FFI). Data were analyzed using path analysis method through bootstrap test and structural equation modeling. According to the research findings, all personality traits of psychosis, extraversion, empiricism, agreement-seeking and conscientiousness could play a role as a mediating variable in relation to the family of origin and academic procrastination, but the characteristics of psychosis affect It was negative. In fact, it can be said that in a healthy family, the growth of intimacy and self-confidence will lead to the formation of personality traits such as activism, conscientiousness and empathy that affect academic achievement and reduce procrastination. While mentally disturbed people with a greater sense of insecurity and anxiety, usually with conflict and conflict, prevent the creation of an environment full of happiness and reduce the sensitivity of people to each other, also reduces the trust between them. They also hinder academic achievement and increase procrastination, instead of expressing emotions logically, with more aggressive and hostile behavior.

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