Abstract
The Effect of the Level of Happiness on Assertiveness and General Procrastination Behavior
In this research, firstly, the concepts of happiness, assertiveness and procrastination are expressed. Then, the effect of the level of happiness on assertiveness and general procrastination behavior is investigated. In addition, the effect of the level of assertiveness on general procrastination behavior is examined. The research sample includes a total of 321 students in a school of applied sciences at a state university. The population of the study are all students at this university. The aim of the research is to investigate the effect of the level of happiness on assertiveness and general procrastination behavior. In this study, frequency analysis, factor analysis, reliability test and multiple regression test were performed. As a result, it was observed that developing positive emotions increased both assertive behavior and the tendency to complete things on time. It was observed that developing negative emotions increased unsociable behavior, the level of delaying things and the tendency to leave things to the last minute. A positive view of life increased the behavior of completing things on time. In addition, the level of unsociable behavior increased both the tendency of procrastination and leaving things to the last minute. The level of assertive behavior increased the level of completing things on time. Lastly, it was observed that the level of assertive behavior decreases procrastination.
Keywords
Happiness, Assertiveness, Procrastination
