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Relationship between time structure and procrastination

S J Vodanovich1, H M Seib

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of West Florida, Pensacola 32514, USA. svodanov@uwf.cc.uwf.edu

Psychological Reports
|February 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

This study found that better time structure, particularly effective organization and a sense of purpose, significantly reduces procrastination in Irish undergraduate students. Time management strategies combined with psychotherapy may help decrease procrastination behaviors.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Procrastination is a common issue among students.
  • Time structure is a potential factor influencing procrastination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between time structure and procrastination.
  • To identify specific time structure components that predict procrastination.

Main Methods:

  • 115 Irish undergraduate students participated.
  • Correlations and stepwise multiple regression analyses were used.

Main Results:

  • Significant negative correlations were found between all time structure subscales and procrastination.
  • Effective Organization and Sense of Purpose were significant predictors of procrastination (R = .61).

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Conclusions:

  • Improved time structure, especially effective organization and sense of purpose, is linked to reduced procrastination.
  • Interventions combining time management and existential psychotherapy may effectively reduce student procrastination.