10 Questions
What is procrastination?
Unnecessarily and voluntarily delaying something despite knowing the negative consequences
What are some negative impacts of procrastination?
Depression, low self-esteem, and guilt
Why do students from Western cultures tend to procrastinate according to the text?
To avoid doing worse than they have done before
How do students from non-Western cultures tend to view academic procrastination?
As a method to avoid looking incompetent
What is the cultural impact on procrastination, as mentioned in the text?
Different cultural perspectives can influence time management and procrastination
What is the etymological origin of the word 'procrastination'?
Evolved from the Latin root 'pro-' meaning 'forward' and 'crastinus' meaning 'of tomorrow'
Which view of time tends to value making sure a job is done accurately before finishing?
Multi-active view of time
What percentage of surveyed university students categorized themselves as procrastinators in a study conducted in 2004?
70%
In a study from the University of Vermont, what percentage of subjects reported procrastinating reading weekly assignments?
30%
According to a 1992 study, what percentage of surveyed students indicated having a moderate to high need for help concerning procrastination?
52%
Study Notes
Procrastination
- Procrastination has negative impacts, including:
- Unspecified negative consequences
Cultural Impact on Procrastination
- Students from Western cultures tend to procrastinate due to:
- Cultural values that emphasize individualism and autonomy
- Students from non-Western cultures view academic procrastination as:
- A sign of poor time management and lack of self-discipline
Etymology of Procrastination
- The word "procrastination" originates from:
- The Latin words "pro" (forward) and "crastinus" (tomorrow)
View of Time and Procrastination
- The polychronic view of time tends to value:
- Making sure a job is done accurately before finishing
- The monochronic view of time tends to value:
- Meeting deadlines and completing tasks quickly
Procrastination Statistics
- In a 2004 study, approximately:
- 70% of surveyed university students categorized themselves as procrastinators
- In a study from the University of Vermont:
- 50% of subjects reported procrastinating reading weekly assignments
- According to a 1992 study:
- 46% of surveyed students indicated having a moderate to high need for help concerning procrastination
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