• Title of article

    Relationship between procrastination as one of the personality traits and disaster preparedness in Tehran, Iran

  • Author/Authors

    Fathi Hafshejani ، Shahin Department of Psychology - Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord Branch , Ghazanfari ، Ahmad Department of Psychology - Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord Branch , Jomehri ، Farhad Department of Psychology - Allameh Tabatabai University , Sharifi ، Tayebe Department of Psychology - Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord Branch

  • From page
    312
  • To page
    317
  • Abstract
    INTRODUCTION: Disaster preparedness is one of the most important components of reducing vulnerability, which is poorly considered in Tehran, Iran. Several factors and personality traits are involved in this negligence. This study aimed to investigate the procrastination trait and its relationship with disaster preparedness levels in Tehran, Iran. METHODS: This descriptive-correlational study was conducted between 2018 and 2021 using structural equation modeling. The statistical population of this study was citizens in Tehran, Iran. A sample size of 419 cases was included in this study. Standard tests have also been utilized to investigate the variables. FINDINGS: Based on the obtained results, according to the coefficients reported in the model, it can be observed that procrastination has no significant effect on disaster preparedness. CONCLUSION: Procrastination and experiences gained affect people s preparedness for disaster. According to the results, the preparedness of the people of Tehran for accidents is very low.
  • Keywords
    Disaster preparedness , Personality traits , Procrastination , Disaster preparedness , Personality traits , Procrastination
  • Journal title
    Journal of Rescue and Relief
  • Journal title
    Journal of Rescue and Relief
  • Record number

    2707559