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Does SMS-Support Make a Difference? Effectiveness of a Two-Week Online-Training to Overcome Procrastination. A
Marcus Eckert1, David D Ebert2, Dirk Lehr1
1Institute of Psychology, Leuphana University of Lüneburg, Lüneburg, Germany.
Frontiers in Psychology
|July 21, 2018
Summary
This study found that a 2-week internet-based training program significantly reduced procrastination in students when supplemented with daily SMS support. This intervention also improved engagement with the training program.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Behavioral Science
- Digital Health
Background:
- Procrastination is a common issue among students, often hindering academic success.
- Internet-based interventions offer a scalable approach to address procrastination.
- Adherence to online programs can be challenging for individuals prone to procrastination.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of an unguided, 2-week internet-based training program (ON.TOP) for overcoming procrastination.
- To determine if Short Message Service (SMS) support enhances engagement with the online training.
- To compare the intervention's effects against a waiting list control group.
Main Methods:
- A three-armed randomized controlled trial (RCT) involving 161 students.
- Comparison of three conditions: intervention alone, intervention with daily SMS support, and a waiting list control.
- Assessment of procrastination and training behavior at baseline, immediately post-treatment, and 8 weeks post-treatment.
Main Results:
- Procrastination significantly decreased in the group receiving the intervention with daily SMS support compared to the control group.
- The intervention group with SMS support demonstrated a greater extent of training behavior.
- The unguided intervention alone did not show a significant reduction in procrastination compared to the control.
Conclusions:
- Daily SMS support is a crucial component for enhancing the efficacy of internet-based procrastination interventions for students.
- SMS support appears to improve adherence and engagement with digital self-help tools.
- The ON.TOP program, when augmented with SMS, shows promise as an effective tool for reducing procrastination.
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