fa Relationship between procrastination as one of the personality traits and disaster preparedness in Tehran, Iran سایر موارد مرتبط با بحران، حوادث وامدادونجات Other matters related to crisis, disasters and rescue & relief پژوهشي Research article <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Introduction:</strong> 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<span dir="RTL">.</span><br> <strong>Method:</strong> 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<span dir="RTL">.</span><br> <strong>Findings:</strong> 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<br> <strong>Conclusion: </strong>Procrastination and experiences gained affect people&#39;s preparedness for disaster. According to the results, the preparedness of the people of Tehran for accidents is very low.</div> <strong>Introduction:</strong> 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<span dir="RTL">.</span><br> <strong>Method:</strong> 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<span dir="RTL">.</span><br> <strong>Findings:</strong> 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<br> <strong>Conclusion: </strong>Procrastination and experiences gained affect people&#39;s preparedness for disaster. According to the results, the preparedness of the people of Tehran for accidents is very low.<span dir="RTL"></span> Disaster preparedness, Personality traits, Procrastination Disaster preparedness, Personality traits, Procrastination 312 317 http://jorar.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-687-1&slc_lang=fa&sid=1 Shahin Fathi Hafshejani شاهین فتحی هفشجانی shahin_fathi_1@yahoo.com 10031947532846008262 10031947532846008262 No PhD Candidate, Department of Psychology, Shahrekord Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord, Iran Ahmad Ghazanfari aghazan5@yahoo.com 10031947532846008263 10031947532846008263 Yes Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Shahrekord Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord, Iran Farhad Jomehri 10031947532846008264 10031947532846008264 No Department of Psychology, Shahrekord Branch, Allameh Tabatabai University, Tehran, Iran Tayebe Sharifi 10031947532846008265 10031947532846008265 No Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Shahrekord Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord, Iran