Self-Efficacy as a Predictor of Academic Procrastination among Adolescent Students

Author(s): Dr. Shivani Gulati and Sakshi Sharma

Abstract:

Procrastination, a common behavioural tendency, often results in the loss of valuable opportunities, particularly among students. Individuals with a high sense of self-efficacy—confidence in their own abilities-tend to approach challenging tasks with a problem-solving mindset rather than avoidance. This intrinsic belief in their capability enables them to confront academic demands proactively and reduces the likelihood of procrastination. The ability to manage time effectively, embrace challenges, and take ownership of one’s responsibilities are key factors in mitigating procrastinator behavior. Recognizing the critical role of self-efficacy in academic performance, the present study aims to explore the relationship between academic procrastination and self-efficacy among adolescent students. A quantitative approach was adopted, and data were collected using standardized tools from a sample of 300 adolescent students. The study was conducted on students of class XI studying in CBSE Schools of Jalandhar district. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) revealed a significant effect of self-efficacy on academic procrastination among adolescent students. Specifically, students with high self-efficacy demonstrated significantly lower levels of academic procrastination compared to their peers with low self-efficacy. However, no significant gender differences were observed in either academic procrastination or self-efficacy levels, indicating that these variables operate similarly across male and female adolescent students. The study highlights the importance of incorporating self-efficacy enhancement strategies in educational settings to help students manage procrastination and improve academic performance.

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