Study of the causal model of perceptions of classroom quality and motivational orientations with academic burnout: The mediating role of academic procrastination

The current research to aim was purpose conducted the mediating role of academic procrastination in relationship between perceptions of classroom quality and motivational orientations with academic burnout in a correlation design. The population of this study included all students of senior high schools in Sanandaj city. 250 of student (138 female students and 112 male students) were selected using random multi-stage cluster sampling method and responded to the Student Perceptions of Classroom Quality, Savari's Academic Procrastination, School Burnout and Academic Motivation Questinnaires. Data analysis was performed using path analysis statistical method and by the SPSS-22, and AMOS-24 statistical softwares and bootstrapping method was used to examine the mediating role of the variables. The findings indicated that after removing two direct paths from intrinsic academic motivation to procrastination and academic burnout, and eliminating the direct path of extrinsic motivation to academic burnout, the model of perception of class quality, extrinsic motivation and amotivation to academic burnout was confirmed through the mediation of academic procrastination. According to the results obtained, it is recommending for reduce procrastination and burnout, develop appropriate perceptions based on challenging, engaging, meaningful tasks with choice and self-efficacy; and also, adjusting the competitive atmosphere and evaluation system in schools can lead to a decrease in students' amotivation.Keywords: