Forough Mortazavi
Purpose: Academic procrastination, defined as the tendency to delay necessary tasks, is prevalent among students and may affect their psychological well-being. This study aims to determine the prevalence of academic procrastination among medical students at Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences and its correlation with their well-being. Method: Conducted as a cross-sectional study, 498 undergraduate students were selected through a stratified random sampling method. Participants completed the Procrastination Assessment Scale-Student (PASS) and the World Health Organization-5 Well-Being Index (WHO-5). Results: Out of the distributed questionnaires, 400 were completed, resulting in an 80% response rate. The demographic breakdown revealed that 76% were female, 78% were single, and 67% resided in dormitories. The average WHO-5 well-being index score was 58.4 ± 20.7. Findings indicated that 34.8% to 49.9% of participants frequently procrastinated across various domains. A significant difference was observed in procrastination scores between students identified as depressed and those who were not. Conclusion: The study concludes that both low well-being status and high levels of procrastination are prevalent and interconnected among medical students. It is recommended that educators consider these factors, implementing screening and interventions to enhance students' mental health and academic performance.