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The relationship between trait awe and procrastination: A mediated model with moderation
Jinze Song1, Chao Zhang1, Tong Li1
1School of Education Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan, China.
Experiencing awe reduces college students' procrastination by lowering stress. Future time perspective (FTP) influences this effect, highlighting awe's role in managing academic delays.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Social Psychology
Background:
- Procrastination is a prevalent issue among college students.
- Understanding psychological factors influencing procrastination is crucial for academic success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of trait awe on college student procrastination.
- To examine the mediating role of stress and the moderating role of future time perspective (FTP) in this relationship.
Main Methods:
- Survey administered to 512 Chinese college students.
- Measures included assessments of procrastination, trait awe, stress, and future time perspective (FTP).
Main Results:
- Trait awe demonstrated a significant negative effect on procrastination.
- Stress was confirmed as a significant mediator between trait awe and procrastination.
- Future time perspective (FTP) significantly moderated the indirect effect of trait awe on procrastination via stress.
Conclusions:
- Trait awe plays a vital role in mitigating procrastination among college students.
- Stress and future time perspective (FTP) are key mechanisms influencing the awe-procrastination link.
- Findings offer insights into psychological interventions for reducing procrastination in specific populations.
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