Paper Title
Predictors of Active Procrastination and Mediation Effect of Self-Regulation Strategies Among Pre-Service Teachers

Abstract
The focus of this study was on the relationship between motivational beliefsand active procrastination; and the mediation effect of self-regulation strategies in the relationships. In a survey study, 426 pre-service teachers, from three colleges of education in north-western Nigeria, were involved. A set of self-report questionnaire was used to obtain the research data that assessed the participants� levels of procrastination, motivational beliefs, and self-regulation strategies. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was employed as statistical technique for data analysis. The findings of the study based on the output structural model, which overall goodness-of-fit indices indicate good model fit, revealed that while motivational beliefs and perfectionism were not found to be significant predictors of active procrastination, self-regulation strategies were found to significantly mediate the relationships. These findings underscore the importance of self-regulation in procrastination research. Theoretical and practical implications, in addition to recommendations, have been offered. Keywords� Procrastination, Self-regulation, Motivational Beliefs, Pre-service Teachers, Mediation.