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

Introduction: 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 and 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.