Prevalence of Procrastination
Prevalence of Procrastination
In Partial Fulfillment
Practical Research 2
Presented by:
BAAL, EUNICE A.
PASQUIN, RIZELLE F.
STEM 12 - D
January 2024
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We, Group 8 of STEM 12 - D, wanted to first express our devotion to God, the
Almighty, who gave us the courage and persistence for the completion of the thesis
paper.
We also like to sincerely thank Mr. John Paolo Punzalan, our wonderful and
compassionate Practical Research 2 adviser, for never giving up on our team. Despite
the conflicting schedules, he made sure to accommodate everyone and made us feel
comfortable during consultations, which allowed our group to be open even to the
harshest criticisms. He put in a lot of effort with everyone to offer the best
recommendations for this research. As he always thought about everyone's health, we
appreciate the continuous support she provided on an emotional, mental, and physical
level. This achievement was significantly assisted by his kindness and patience with his
students.
We thank Ms. Lyndie Pearl Malanao, Grade 12 STEM D adviser, who is also a
close adviser to our team leader, for being able to assist the team with the process of
gathering data. Most especially, the Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics (STEM0 Class at Dasmariñas Integrated High School, we thank them for
being kind and accommodating throughout the procedure.
And lastly, we commend ourselves for continuing. It has been a great journey for
everyone. There have been instances in which it has been difficult for the team to
manage their time and hunt for a spare moment to work together. Despite the
restrictions, sleepless nights, and hectic schedule, we still manage to get through all of
it. It was a tough journey, but a memorable one.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Methodology
Discussion ………………………………………………………………………...
Conclusions ……………………………………………………………………….
Recommendations ……………………………………………………………….
References…………………………………………………………………………….10
Appendices
Crowdsourcing …………………………………………………….
Senior High School, Dasmariñas Integrated High School, Dasmariñas City, Cavite
Abstract.
procrastinate more than high school students. Age was noted as a factor to consider. The
study didn't find a significant link between academic procrastination and academic
achievement, as measured by grade point average.
Front study (2016), on the other hand, investigated the relationship between
procrastination, blameworthiness, and responsibility among undergraduate students, but
did not address the question of whether different types of responsibilities (such as
academic tasks, duties related to the workplace, and personal goals) are more prone to
procrastination as a result of how people prioritize them. Do people put off doing things
they think are less important more often? or the effect of responsibility hierarchies, where
it's important to look into whether people have clear-cut systems for prioritizing their
responsibilities and whether these systems encourage procrastination. Filling in these
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study gaps can advance our knowledge of how prioritizing responsibilities affects
procrastination tendencies and guide the creation of interventions and techniques to help
people become better task managers.
1.1. Sex
1.2. Age
1.3. Section
A cluster random sampling technique will be used for data gathering. The whole
population clustered into their specific section would help determine the data gathered
from the respondents effectively, which is the reason why the researchers deduced this
random sampling technique to be fit for use.
The Students. This study will be beneficial to the students in addressing awareness
of fostering or facilitating procrastination and provide recommendations to reduce
and prevent academic procrastination.
The Teachers. This study may provide them with insights into the development of
the educational situation regarding the prevalence of academic procrastination,
which may give them ideas for assistance to preclude the procrastination of
students.
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The Parents. This study will be beneficial to parents in assisting their children in
comprehending and managing their time, in addition to preventing procrastination.
The School Guidance. This study may provide school guidance counselors with
various methods for minimizing students' academic procrastination behavior.
Future Researchers. This will serve as their reference for their future studies.
Definition of Terms
Circadian Rhythms - physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a 24-hour
cycle. Besides examining how various task types—such as regular, creative, and cognitive
ones—interact with circadian cycles to affect procrastination tendencies, will look at who is
more prone to put off doing complex activities during particular circadian phases.
Fear of Failure. Zarrin (2020), has suggested that a fear of failure or a fear of not
meeting personal or external expectations can significantly contribute to procrastination.
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Individuals might put off tasks to avoid the stress or anxiety related to potential failure. It
appears that people who have a high sense of responsibility consider themselves more
responsible for the learning process, so they include the rest of the self-regulatory
components such as target selecting memory strategy. Furthermore, a responsible person,
when asked to do a task in the campus environment, is responsible for completing the task.
Thus, responsible people overcome their fears and it may be because of this which initially
predicts the responsibility for procrastination.
Task Aversion. Sirois and Pychyl (2013), some people might procrastinate due to a
dislike for the task itself. When a task is unpleasant or tedious, individuals tend to delay it in
favor of more enjoyable activities. Choosing to voluntarily delay despite our intention
reflects a basic breakdown in our self-regulation. This breakdown occurs most often when
we are faced with a task that is viewed as aversive (i.e., boring, frustrating, lacking meaning
and/or structure) and therefore leads to unpleasant feelings or negative moods.
ensured to achieve student engagement. When individuals lack a clear purpose or strong
incentives to complete a task, they tend to delay it.
Boysan and Kiral (2017), showed that distress and lousy performance in academics
is caused by insufficient time management and last-minute cramming for exams. Peer
influence is also a factor causing procrastination among young adults. Symptoms of
academic procrastination include poor sleep, high levels of stress, delayed work due to lack
of time, improper completion of homework, confusion, self-blame, feelings of guilt and
inadequacy, low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression (Custer, 2018).
According to Türel and Dokumaci (2022), the use of media and technology in
today’s learning society affects students in all education levels. Academic prowess serves as
the capability to comprehend teachings at school but the utilization of the internet and
gadgets being used are hindering the skills of students by creating an effect of
procrastinating in their time of study or schoolwork. Furthermore, the students are capable
of being addicted to said exposure to social media.
Technology can be defined as a futuristic tool that has many benefits to its users when
operated professionally but comes with disadvantages that negatively affect the user. The
Internet is an indispensable everyday tool for many students, but it also poses a certain
problem to academic careers and may negatively affect students’ mental health, resulting
in academic failure (Geng, 2018).
Social networks have been in the lives of internet users, and the increasing
prevalence of smartphones only strengthens this phenomenon. Today, these two
technologies are connected, considering that smartphones are prevalent nowadays, and
popular especially amongst students. Combining these technologies will lead to a series of
behaviors that cause students to spend more time with them than actually studying
(Giunchiglia, 2018).
It is essential to identify the factors that facilitate procrastination related to academic tasks
in students. A previous study has shown that academic procrastination can be linked to
family issues, environmental issues, and personal issues ( Zakeri et al., 2013). Parenting
behaviors can play a positive or negative role during the socialization process ( Chen, 2017).
Social Network Sites (SNS) platforms allow for the creation of personal profiles,
communication, and interaction with other users regardless of their location, experience, or
language. Despite these benefits, some usage styles may turn out to be harmful such as
obsessive and hasty usage that can be seen as a Digital Addiction ( Kuss et al., 2014).
Blackwell et al. (2017), also added that Social Networking Sites (SNS) further provide a way
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to peer pressure, an efficient technique of persuasion where users feel obligated, not
necessarily because of the achievement of specific objectives, but rather because of the
fear of missing or losing popularity. According to numerous studies, procrastination on
social networking sites has emerged as an increasingly prevalent issue in the context of
work and academia (Metin et al., 2016; Prem et al., 2018). Given the high level of user
enjoyment provided by SNSs, or as a consequence of the pressure users are feeling to react
rapidly enough to meet their client's expectations, it can be asserted that there is an
increase in the potential for procrastination and late work.
Undergraduate students learned how to better manage their time through a four-
hour time management program presented by Häfner et al. (2014). It contained modules
with an emphasis on weekday organization, prioritization, monitoring, and implementation
goals. Compared to control students, after one month, participants showed a noticeably
improved workload distribution throughout the term.
Planning, organization, guidance, and control, after all, are the cornerstones of
modern effective management through the use of management process aspects. This aids
in efficient time management and helps us accomplish our objectives in less time, money,
and effort. (Hila et al., 2017). Numerous time management strategies reduce distractions
and procrastination while enhancing discipline, particularly when conducting research.
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While self-help books can be helpful, the individual must comprehend the
information and apply it to their situation (Pychyl, 2013). Workshops or training sessions
that teach groups about procrastination and potential behavior-change tactics would be a
more intensive form of treatment. Therapy, a guided approach with a therapist, usually
given one-on-one but occasionally even in a group setting, would be an even more effective
solution.
According to Song et al. (2015), parents continue to be one of the most important
social figures when it comes to their child's daily interactions despite the known changes
that occur during adolescence. Parents who support their child's autonomy can do three
things: encourage their child to make decisions on their own, explain their decisions to
them, and show empathy for their feelings (Bureau & Mageau, 2014). Parental autonomy
support is positively correlated with a child's intrinsic motivation, engagement, effort, and
academic accomplishment from grade school to college, according to a recent meta-
analysis study (Vasquez et al., 2015). Therefore, it is likely that parenting styles that
encourage autonomy help adolescents develop into engaged, productive learners who can
manage their time well for schoolwork and prevent themselves from getting things
disconnected.
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Conceptual Framework
METHODOLOGY
Sampling Technique
Research Instrument
The instrument used to collect data was the questionnaire. This was used
because it gathered data faster than any other method. Besides, the respondents are
more likely to answer when the questionnaire is given to them. They could immediately
answer the questionnaire.
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various sections or classes within the STEM strand. The researchers monitored the data
collection process to address any concerns or questions from the participants. It was on
the same day that the questionnaires were retrieved, ensuring confidentiality and
anonymity.
The copies of the results of the retrieved survey were then tabulated. The
data gathered were analyzed and interpreted through the use of the most suitable
statistical procedure.
Table1
Sex f %
Male 60 48.78%
Female 63 51.22%
Table 2
Age f %
15 1 0.81%
16 72 58.54%
17 44 35.77%
18 3 2.44%
19 1 0.81%
20 1 0.81%
22 1 0.81%
As we can see on the table the greatest frequency of the participants are 16
years old with a range of 58.54% and the least frequency is 15, 19, 20, and 22 years old
with 0.81% each.
Table 3
Section f %
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2. What are the different Causes of Academic Procrastination in terms of: Hobbies/
Interests Done Daily, Circadian Rhythm, Household Chores and Responsibilities?
Table 4
Table 4 displays the mean and standard deviation of the possible factors for
Academic Procrastination based on hobbies/interests done daily. By analyzing the
results, we observed that statement number 3 obtained the highest mean (M=3.34),
indicating that the respondents allocated more time using social media platforms than
doing other important tasks. While statement number 5 yielded the lowest mean with
(M=2.73) which shows that the respondents are not interested in activities that are not
associated with gadgets and social media platforms.
Table 5
Deviation Interpretation
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sleep.
Table 5 displays the mean and standard deviation of the possible factors for
Academic Procrastination based on circadian rhythm. The mean and standard deviation
were employed to determine the average responses of the respondents and the
variability of the responses, respectively. Analyzing the results, it can be observed that
table 5, that is based on circadian rhythm, obtained the highest mean (M=3.48),
indicating that the respondents mostly agreed or related with statement 2. Conversely,
statement 4 yielded the lowest mean with (M= 1.76) where it shows that they do not
agree with this.
Table 6
Responsibilities
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Table 6 shows the mean and standard deviation of the possible factors for
Academic Procrastination based on household chores and other responsibilities. The
mean and standard deviation were employed to determine the average responses of the
respondents and the variability of the responses, respectively. The researchers
observed that statement number 1 obtained the highest mean (M=3.48) and statement
number 5 yielded the lowest mean with (M= 1.76).
Table 7
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of doing my schoolwork.
2.41 0.05
finish my schoolwork.
2.36 0.08
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Table 7 presents the mean and standard deviation concerning the prevalence of
academic procrastination. The mean and standard deviation were utilized to determine
the average responses of the respondents and to assess the dispersion of the
responses, respectively. According to the results, the highest mean obtained was
(M=3.36), indicating that the majority of the respondents are prioritizing their feeling of
not doing everything at the moment which leads to academic procrastination.
Conversely, the lowest mean obtained was (M=2.36) which means respondents
disagreed most with statement number 15.
Table 8
Variables 1 2
1. Demographic Profile _
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