Topic > Procrastination Theory - 2036

Procrastination can be responsible for late assignments, revisions that are too demanding for tests, and social anxiety, which can often result in lower performance than the person is actually capable of achieving (Lee 2005; Lay & Schouwenburg 1993). So what is the reason for procrastination? Well, there are many explanations. Some researchers view procrastination as a personality trait (Lay 1986). The concern of procrastination usually revolves around students and academia. Research has demonstrated the importance of understanding procrastination in an academic context, for example academic procrastination is experienced by approximately 80%-95% of college students (Ellis & Knaus 1977). Studies show that at least 50% of college students procrastinate frequently (Hedin 2012). And 65% of students want to stop procrastinating (Solomon & Rothblum 1984). Although many researchers focus on the destructive impacts that procrastination can have on a person's life, for some, procrastination is not always a negative behavior. Research shows that people who procrastinate try to justify their behavior and resort to phrases such as: “I do my best when I'm under pressure”.”