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A new scale, the Unintentional Procrastination Scale (UPS), effectively measures unintentional procrastination. This scale proves to be a stronger indicator of psychopathology than other procrastination measures.

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  • Clinical Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

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  • Procrastination is often viewed as a self-regulation failure.
  • Recent research suggests a distinction between intentional and unintentional procrastination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate the Unintentional Procrastination Scale (UPS).
  • To assess if the UPS is a stronger indicator of psychopathology compared to general and intentional procrastination measures.

Main Methods:

  • Two studies were conducted with community samples (N=139 and N=155).
  • Methods included principle components analysis, internal consistency assessment, confirmatory factor analysis, and correlational/regression analyses.
  • Validated the UPS against measures of general procrastination, intentional procrastination, metacognitions, and negative affect.

Main Results:

  • The six-item UPS demonstrated good internal consistency, construct validity, and divergent validity.
  • The UPS was found to be a more significant marker of psychopathology than existing procrastination measures.
  • Negative affect and metacognitions about procrastination differentiated between types of procrastination.

Conclusions:

  • The Unintentional Procrastination Scale (UPS) is a brief, psychometrically sound tool for research and clinical use.
  • The UPS shows strong associations with negative affect, highlighting its clinical relevance.
  • Findings support the distinction between intentional and unintentional procrastination in understanding psychopathology.