University students say procrastination is biggest threat to their academic performance
Summary
A study of over 65,000 university students found that procrastination is the biggest problem harming their academic work, more than issues like anxiety, ADHD, or financial worries. The study explains that procrastination can create a cycle of stress and other problems, and experts say it is a common issue that affects health and success.Key Facts
- Almost half of the students said procrastination hurt their ability to do schoolwork.
- Procrastination caused more distress than depression, family pressure, or bullying.
- The study was conducted on US university students and published in the journal Plos One.
- Procrastination can lead to a "vicious cycle" where stress and poor sleep increase procrastination.
- It is not the same as laziness; often procrastinators want to work but get distracted by perfectionism or burnout.
- Experts say procrastination helps avoid tough feelings short-term but causes guilt and stress long-term.
- Universities should take procrastination seriously and offer help, since it affects many students.
- Research shows that positive interventions can reduce procrastination problems.
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