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Relations of Academic Procrastination, Rationalizations, and Performance in a Web Course with Deadlines

Tuckman, Bruce W.·2005·Psychological Reports

Abstract

This study compared students' academic procrastination tendency with the (1) frequency and nature of rationalizations used to justify procrastination, (2) self-regulation, and (3) performance in a web-based study strategies course with frequent performance deadlines. 106 college students completed the 16-item Tuckman Procrastination Scale, a measure of tendency to procrastinate, the Frequency of Use Self-survey of Rationalizations for Procrastination, and a 9-item self-regulation scale. Students' subsequent course performance was measured by total points earned. A linear regression with Academic Procrastination as the criterion variable and Rationalization score and Course Points as the predictor variables suggested academic procrastinators support procrastinating by rationalizing, not self-regulating, and thus put themselves at a disadvantage, with respect to evaluation in highly structured courses with frequent enforced deadlines.

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Authors
Tuckman, B. W.
Affiliations
The Ohio State University (US)
Corresponding author
Tuckman, Bruce W.
Venue
Psychological Reports
Published
2005-06
Volume
96
Issue
3_suppl
Pages
1015-1021
ISSN
  • 0033-2941 (ISSN-L)
  • 1558-691X
OpenAlex
W1997857832
Cited by
74
References
19
Citations by year
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FWCI
1.16
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Psychological Reports (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Student Stress and Coping
  • Social Sciences › Education › Educational Outcomes and Influences
Keywords
academic procrastination, rationalization, self-regulation, course performance, online courses, deadlines, university students, Tuckman Procrastination Scale, study habits
MeSH terms
Adult, Female, Humans, Learning, Male, Surveys and Questionnaires, Time Management, Internet

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