Why people think they procrastinate? : a study on adults from Buenos Aires with the general procrastination scale

Abstract: Procrastination is a common behavior involving the deliberate postponement of tasks, even when one foresees negative consequences. This behavior is also influenced by a person’s mindset and beliefs, including views on success, failure, self-worth, instant gratification, and task import...

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Autores principales: Fernández Da Lama, Rocío Giselle, Brenlla, María Elena
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Publicado: Sapienza Università Editrice 2024
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spelling I33-R139-123456789-180252024-06-10T19:59:13Z Why people think they procrastinate? : a study on adults from Buenos Aires with the general procrastination scale Fernández Da Lama, Rocío Giselle Brenlla, María Elena PROCASTINACION ESCALA DE PROCRASTINACION Abstract: Procrastination is a common behavior involving the deliberate postponement of tasks, even when one foresees negative consequences. This behavior is also influenced by a person’s mindset and beliefs, including views on success, failure, self-worth, instant gratification, and task importance. The aim of this study was to adapt and validate the General Procrastination Scale (GPS) to Argentinean population and explore the primary reasons people believe lead to procrastination. A total of 276 adults (52% females, 45% males, and 3% non-binary) (Mage = 32.64, SD = 11.34) took part in an online questionnaire-based study. A series of Confirmatory factor analysis resulted in a good fit for a single-factor model (χ2/df = 1.58, CFI = 0.98, TLI = 0.98, RMSEA [CI 95%] = 0.05 [0.04, 0.06], SRMR = 0.07) with an adequate internal consistency (Omega = 0.88 [95% CI = 0.86, 0.90], Cronbach´s α = 0.89). Content validity yielded satisfactory results for coherence (0.95), relevance (0.88) and clarity (0.77) dimensions of the GPS. Further, face validity on pilot study indicated an acceptable comprehensibility and clarity by the respondents. Chi-square tests revealed significant associations between demographic data and procrastination reasons. Additionally, trait procrastination was higher in participants that agreed on feeling overwhelmed, fearing of failure and unpreparedness, poor time management skills, boredom and lack of motivation as reason to procrastinate. These findings have relevant practical implications, particularly in assessing trait procrastination. Exploring the reasons behind task delay enhances our understanding of the causes, offering valuable insights for developing effective interventions and treatments tailored to individual needs. 2024-05-03T14:23:13Z 2024-05-03T14:23:13Z 2024 Artículo Fernández Da Lama, R. G., Brenlla, M. E. Why people think they procrastinate? : a study on adults from Buenos Aires with the general procrastination scale [en línea]. Psychology Hub. 2024, 41(1). doi: 10.13133/2724-2943/18330. Disponible en: https://repositorio.uca.edu.ar/handle/123456789/18025 2723-973X (impreso) 2724-2943 (online) https://repositorio.uca.edu.ar/handle/123456789/18025 10.13133/2724-2943/18330 eng Acceso abierto http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ application/pdf Argentina Sapienza Università Editrice Psychology Hub. Vol.41, no.1, 2024.
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ESCALA DE PROCRASTINACION
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Why people think they procrastinate? : a study on adults from Buenos Aires with the general procrastination scale
topic_facet PROCASTINACION
ESCALA DE PROCRASTINACION
description Abstract: Procrastination is a common behavior involving the deliberate postponement of tasks, even when one foresees negative consequences. This behavior is also influenced by a person’s mindset and beliefs, including views on success, failure, self-worth, instant gratification, and task importance. The aim of this study was to adapt and validate the General Procrastination Scale (GPS) to Argentinean population and explore the primary reasons people believe lead to procrastination. A total of 276 adults (52% females, 45% males, and 3% non-binary) (Mage = 32.64, SD = 11.34) took part in an online questionnaire-based study. A series of Confirmatory factor analysis resulted in a good fit for a single-factor model (χ2/df = 1.58, CFI = 0.98, TLI = 0.98, RMSEA [CI 95%] = 0.05 [0.04, 0.06], SRMR = 0.07) with an adequate internal consistency (Omega = 0.88 [95% CI = 0.86, 0.90], Cronbach´s α = 0.89). Content validity yielded satisfactory results for coherence (0.95), relevance (0.88) and clarity (0.77) dimensions of the GPS. Further, face validity on pilot study indicated an acceptable comprehensibility and clarity by the respondents. Chi-square tests revealed significant associations between demographic data and procrastination reasons. Additionally, trait procrastination was higher in participants that agreed on feeling overwhelmed, fearing of failure and unpreparedness, poor time management skills, boredom and lack of motivation as reason to procrastinate. These findings have relevant practical implications, particularly in assessing trait procrastination. Exploring the reasons behind task delay enhances our understanding of the causes, offering valuable insights for developing effective interventions and treatments tailored to individual needs.
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title_short Why people think they procrastinate? : a study on adults from Buenos Aires with the general procrastination scale
title_full Why people think they procrastinate? : a study on adults from Buenos Aires with the general procrastination scale
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