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  • Procrastination is a prevalent issue affecting adult mental health and daily functioning.
  • Online interventions offer a scalable and accessible solution for mental health support.
  • Existing research highlights the need for effective digital tools to manage procrastination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of an online self-help procrastination intervention program (OPSI) for adults.
  • To assess the impact of OPSI on procrastination behaviors, perceived stress, depression, and anxiety.
  • To determine the feasibility and adherence of the OPSI program.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial (RCT) design with 66 adult participants diagnosed with procrastination.
  • Participants were assigned to either an intervention group (12-week OPSI) or a waitlist control group.
  • Procrastination, perceived stress, depression, and anxiety were measured at baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks post-intervention.

Main Results:

  • The intervention group showed a significant decrease in procrastination compared to the control group (p < .001).
  • Participants in the intervention group experienced a significant reduction in perceived stress (p < .01).
  • The OPSI program demonstrated feasibility and good adherence among participants.

Conclusions:

  • Online self-help interventions like OPSI are effective in reducing adult procrastination and perceived stress.
  • Digital mental health solutions provide an accessible and scalable approach to managing procrastination.
  • OPSI supports the promotion of adult mental health through accessible digital interventions.