Abstract
Procrastination is a widespread phenomenon and represents a delay in academic activities, which is related to several factors, and is one of the challenges that most students face during their studies, which can affect various aspects of life. their personal and social influence. The purpose of the present study is to explain the perception and attitude towards procrastination and strategies to deal with it in students. This research was carried out in the framework of a qualitative approach and using the data research method of the foundation. The statistical population included Persian Gulf University students studying in the academic year 2023-2024. First, the prevalence of procrastination among students was analyzed and students whose scores were higher than 2 standard deviations from the average were identified as procrastinators. The tool of data collection is semi-structured interviews, and in order to collect information, interviews were conducted with 22 students using the purposeful sampling method. Data analysis was done in three stages of open coding, central coding and selective coding. The findings in the perception and attitude of procrastination show two main categories (negative and positive) and seven primary concepts (delay in performing tasks, personality traits, burnout, negative emotion, self-blame, temporary positive attitude, having confrontational thoughts). They gave. Coping strategies from four main categories (avoidance, coping, surrender and emotion-oriented strategies) and eight primary concepts (avoiding tasks, turning to virtual space, tendency to prevent procrastination, planning, low self-esteem, replacing sleep, emotions negative and negative emotions) were formed. The stable personality and motivational patterns of the central class shaped the present findings. These findings have important practical implications in understanding the personality and motivation profile of procrastinators.