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Guoqing Liu1,2, Gang Cheng1,2, Juan Hu2,3
1School of Psychology, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang, China.
Frontiers in Psychology
|August 15, 2020
Summary
Academic self-control mediates the link between self-efficacy and procrastination in postgraduates. This effect is stronger in females, highlighting gender differences in academic procrastination influences.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Academic procrastination is prevalent among postgraduates.
- It negatively impacts postgraduate mental health.
- Understanding its influencing mechanisms is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the mechanisms influencing postgraduate academic procrastination.
- To investigate the roles of motivational and volitional factors.
- To examine gender differences in these influences.
Main Methods:
- Questionnaire survey administered to 577 full-time postgraduates.
- Utilized the Temporal Decision Model (TDM) and strength model of self-control.
- Analyzed data for correlations, mediation, and moderation effects, including gender differences.
Main Results:
- Significant gender differences in academic self-efficacy were found.
- Academic self-efficacy positively correlated with self-control and negatively with procrastination.
- Academic self-control fully mediated the relationship between self-efficacy and procrastination.
- Gender moderated the influence of self-efficacy on self-control, with a stronger mediating effect for females.
Conclusions:
- Academic self-control is a key mediator in postgraduate academic procrastination.
- Academic self-efficacy influences procrastination through self-control.
- Gender significantly moderates this mediation, particularly for female postgraduates.
- Findings offer insights for interventions targeting postgraduate procrastination.
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