The Relationship Between Responsibility and Subjective Vitality with Work Procrastination Among Employees of the External Service Division of IRIB

Abstract

Introduction and Aim: Work procrastination is a significant organizational challenge that can reduce productivity, performance quality, and employee effectiveness. The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between responsibility and subjective vitality with work procrastination among employees of the External Service Division of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB).

Methodology: This applied descriptive-correlational study was conducted among all employees of the External Service Division of IRIB (N = 2,988). Based on the Krejcie and Morgan table, 340 employees were selected through proportional stratified random sampling. Data were collected using Gough’s Responsibility Scale, Ryan and Frederick’s Subjective Vitality Scale, and the Occupational Procrastination Questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 21 through descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficients, and simultaneous multiple regression analysis.

Findings: The results revealed a significant negative relationship between responsibility and work procrastination (r = -0.211, p < 0.001). A significant negative relationship was also found between subjective vitality and work procrastination (r = -0.159, p < 0.001). Multiple regression analysis indicated that the overall model was statistically significant (F = 11.24, p < 0.001), with responsibility and subjective vitality jointly explaining 5% of the variance in work procrastination. Responsibility (β = -0.195, p < 0.001) and subjective vitality (β = -0.135, p = 0.012) were both significant negative predictors of work procrastination.

Conclusion: The findings suggest that higher levels of responsibility and subjective vitality are associated with lower levels of work procrastination. Enhancing employees’ sense of accountability, professional commitment, and psychological vitality may serve as effective strategies for reducing procrastinatory behaviors and improving organizational performance.