Trajectories of procrastination among Swedish University students over one academic year: a cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Procrastination is common among university students and associated with adverse outcomes such as physical and mental health problems. According to the Temporal motivation theory procrastination may vary over time depending on the temporal proximity to goals and deadlines.

Aims

To determine if mean procrastination levels among university students varies over an academic year, and if trajectories of procrastination are moderated by gender identity, perfectionistic strivings, and/or perfectionistic concerns.

Sample

Swedish university students (n = 1410).

Methods

The cohort was followed with web-surveys at four time-points over one academic year (Late semester, Mid semester, After semester, and Early semester). Generalized Estimating Equations were used

SUBMITTER: Johansson F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11481787 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature