Internet-based cognitive behavior therapy for procrastination: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Procrastination, to voluntarily delay an intended course of action despite expecting to be worse-off for the delay, is a persistent behavior pattern that can cause major psychological suffering. Approximately half of the student population and 15%-20% of the adult population are presumed having substantial difficulties due to chronic and recurrent procrastination in their everyday life. However, preconceptions and a lack of knowledge restrict the availability of adequate care. Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is often considered treatment of choice, although no clinical trials have previously been carried out.

Objective

The aim of this study will be to test the effects of CBT for procrastination, and to investigate whether it can be delivered via the Internet.

SUBMITTER: Rozental A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3841370 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature