The dark side of precrastination: exploring the psychological burdens of being too early.

ABSTRACT: In today's fast-paced world, where efficiency and immediacy are highly valued, one central question remains largely overlooked: When and why does early and swift action become a burden? This study focuses on the phenomenon of precrastination-the urge to complete tasks as early as possible-and sheds light on its "dark side." Building on a recently proposed three-dimensional model of precrastination, we empirically examined the associations between anxiety- and compulsion-driven precrastination, chronic stress, and compulsive personality characteristics. In an online sample of adults (N = 200), anxiety-based precrastination was significantly associated with chronic stress, while compulsion-based precrastination correlated significantly with compulsive personality traits. Both subscale

SUBMITTER: Gehrig C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12709200 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature