Effectiveness of a guided internet-based intervention in reducing procrastination among university students - a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT: Procrastination is highly prevalent among students and has several negative consequences, affecting academic performance, mental health, and prospects for future professional development. However, there exists a treatment gap, with there being many more students with problems than those receiving help. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of a guided internet-based intervention, GetStarted, in addressing procrastination among college students. In this two-arm randomized controlled trial, 403 students were randomly assigned to GetStarted or waitlist control. The primary outcome was the difference in self-reported procrastination behaviours between intervention and control measured on the Irrational Procrastination scale (IPS) at post-test (4 weeks post-baseline). In add

SUBMITTER: Amarnath A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12512977 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature