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Internet-based self-help intervention for procrastination: randomized control group trial protocol.

Ying Zhou¹, Jianhua Wang²

¹School of Education, Beijing Open University, Beijing, 100081, People's Republic of China. zhouy@bjou.edu.cn.

|February 7, 2023

Summary

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This study tested an internet-based intervention for adult procrastination. Online self-help effectively reduced procrastination and improved well-being in students.

Keywords:

Cognitive behavioural therapy Control group randomized trial Internet-based intervention Procrastination Self-regulated learning theory

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Behavioral Science
Digital Health

Background:

Procrastination is a common behavior impacting mental health and academic success.
Existing interventions face limitations in accessibility and cost-effectiveness.
Internet-based interventions offer a scalable solution for adult procrastination.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of a self-directed, internet-based intervention for procrastination.
To assess the impact of the intervention on procrastination, stress, and well-being.
To explore the acceptability and adherence to online self-help for procrastination.

Main Methods:

Randomized controlled trial with undergraduate psychology students.
Intervention group (N=160) received online self-help; control group (N=160) had delayed access.
Primary outcomes: Irrational Procrastination Scale, Simple Procrastination Scale. Secondary outcomes: stress, depression, anxiety, well-being, self-efficacy, emotion regulation.

Main Results:

The online intervention demonstrated significant effectiveness in reducing procrastination.
Participants reported improvements in well-being and reduced stress levels.
High acceptability and adherence were observed in the intervention group.

Conclusions:

Internet-based self-help interventions are effective for adult procrastination.
This low-cost, high-coverage approach can increase access to evidence-based treatments.
Online interventions show promise for improving mental health and academic outcomes.