Dar Jana international school

How Procrastination can affect students' academic performance in a number of ways

Grade level senior

Section: gold

Student Name: Ali Sameh Nashi

March 20, 2022

A Research Study in Fulfillment of the Graduation Project of

the English Subject

Part I: Research Report

Abstract 3

Introduction 3

Literature Review 4

The cognitive benefits of Procrastination 4

The Relationship between Procrastination and task performance 4

Lack of Motivation: 5

Ways to Avoid Procrastination 5

Methodology 6

Type of Research: Survey 6

Data Collection Tool: 6

Procedure: 6

Participants: 7

Limitations: 7

Data Analysis and Interpretation 9

Conclusion 11

Part II: Critical Reflection 11

Bibliography 12

Appendices 13

Appendix A: Survey 15

Appendix B: Graphs and Charts 18

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Part I: Research Report

Abstract:

Procrastination is a common phenomenon among students, and it can have negative

consequences on their academic performance. This essay explores the various ways

procrastination can affect students' academic performance and provides strategies to avoid

procrastination. In addition, the cognitive benefits of procrastination and the relationship

between procrastination and task performance are also analyzed. Seven references are used to

support the arguments.

Introduction:

A behavioral trait known as procrastination involves delaying or postponing a necessary task.

Common among students, procrastination can have a impact on their academic achievement.

When students put off responsibilities, they frequently wait until the very last minute, which can

cause a rush to finish the work. This conduct may lead to subpar work, missing deadlines, and

decreased motivation. This essay explores the several ways that procrastination can impact

students' academic performance and offers preventative measures.

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The Cognitive Benefits of Procrastination:

While procrastination is frequently linked to negative outcomes, research indicates that it may

also have reasonable advantages. People tend to come up with more original ideas when they put

off doing something. According to a different study, delaying decisions allows people to think

about their options more thoroughly. However, the drawbacks of procrastination, such as bad

time management and increased stress, overwhelm these advantages.

The Relationship between Procrastination and Task Performance

Procrastination has been linked in studies to poor task performance. Procrastinating students

frequently perform poorly on homework and tests. According to one study, late students that

perform worse academically were more likely to leave school. According to other research,

procrastination is linked to decrease self-worth and elevated anxiety. Additionally,

procrastination might result in unpleasant sleep patterns, which damages a student's academic

performance.

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Lack of Motivation:

A lack of motivation might result from procrastination. When students put off completing an

assignment, they could feel burdened by it, which might make them less motivated to do it.

Procrastination can also result in a lack of knowledge or abilities, which might affect one's future

academic and professional chances.

Ways to Avoid Procrastination:

Students can apply a variety of methods to avoid procrastinating. Making jobs into smaller steps

is one tactic. This can help the process feel less daunting and make it simpler to finish. Setting

deadlines and goals is another tactic. Students are more likely to remain motivated and focused

on their work when they are aware of what has to be done and when it must be finished. Students

can also beat procrastination by staying away from distractions. Students are more likely to stay

focused on their work when they are in an atmosphere free from outside distractions. Students

might be encouraged to finish their assignments by asking for help from their peers, teachers, or

academic counselors.

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Methodology:

All survey questions are found in Appendix A

All automated graphs and pies are found in Appendix B

Type of Research Tool:

Survey

Data CollectionTool:

Using semi-structured pilot research, the data generated by the DJIS Google Form portal is

gathered. Google Forms was a useful tool for gathering the information from the provided

questionnaire because of its clarity, usability, and simplicity. It is simple to create a variety of

graphs and charts to later provide a detailed analysis for each survey item that has been chosen.

The questionnaire helped to lessen respondents' cognitive collaboration and increase their

honesty in order to obtain results that were real and honest. The created data was promptly and

easily obtained in the uncomplicated pilot research study, and it was identified.

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Procedure:

To acquire a more comprehensive understanding of the subject, the material was gathered from

many studies and earlier research publications before the questionnaire was created. The survey

was then developed utilizing a variety of question types to ensure that the participants were

successfully engaged and the greatest number of respondents were able to understand all the

questions and provide thorough and honest answers. The questionnaire was then distributed to

the students via the DJIS school portal after that. The major research question's associated

subjects were among the general information about the participants that was acquired via the

questionnaire.

Participants:

The study was designed so that " "participants successfully completed the provided

questionnaire. Since the poll was distributed among everyone who had access to an email

account, the majority of respondents were members of the community. The majority of the

students were Arabs of various nationalities, and both sexes participated in filling out this

questionnaire.

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Limitations

Due to a number of restrictions, the results of this survey cannot be regarded as complete and

satisfactory. It would be challenging to establish connections and rely on reliable results given

that just "31" students replied to the questionnaire.

Despite these aforementioned limitations, this simple study research is presenting a step

forward in examining the effects of procrastination on high school students’ academic

performance.

Data Analysis and Interpretations:

All Questions are found in Appendix A

All Automated Graphs and pie charts are found in Appendix B

The opening questions aimed to get some background information about the respondents to

make sure that the community of the respondents is made up of many students from both

genders and different academic levels. This would make the answers more reasonable.

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Question 1.2.3 (Gender, Age, Academic Average)

The students were mostly from the male sections with the highest percentile being (83.9%) male

(9.7%) other and (6.4%) female.

The students were from different age groups with the highest percentile being (96%)

between the age of 15 → 19 and (4%) above 19

54.8% of students achieved 91 - 94 on their report cards while only 25.8% have 95 - 100. This

makes one assume that procrastination may lead to a loss of marks.

Question 4 Procrastination can affect students' academic performance.

80.6% of students have agreed that procrastination does in fact affect their performance.

However, 19.4% of students disagreed with this statement

Question 5: Do I procrastinate on my tasks?

45.2% of students sometimes procrastinate while 41.9% of students always procrastinate. On the

other hand, 12.9% of students never procrastinate. This means that procrastination has now been

a big part of society.

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Question 6 On a scale of one to five , how influential can procrastination effect student's grades?

With 31 response,The highest percentile being 10(32.3%) students think it's somewhat influential

The second most voted is very influential with 8(25.8%) of students

The third most voted is neutral with 7(22.6%) of students

Lastly not influential with 6(19.4%) of students

Question 7 Procrastination is highly prevalent among students and impairs academic

performance

80.6% of students believe that procrastination is prevalent while 19.4% of students disagree just

like how their opinions are irrelevant

Question 8 Causes of procrastination

From over 31 respondents the most voted causes were :

1. Escapism 20(64.5%)

2. Not putting effort 19(61.3%)

3. Mental exhaustion 17(54.%)

4. Laziness 16(51.6%)

Question 9 what extent can the lack of motivation increase academic procrastination

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 1. 4 13(41.9%)

2. 5 8(25.8%)

3. 3 6(19.4%)

4. 2 2(6.5%)

5. 2 2(6.5%)

Conclusion:

Numerous factors, such as poor time management, increased stress and anxiety, decreased

motivation, bad sleep patterns, and lost opportunities, can have a negative effect on students'

academic performance. However, some research imply that procrastination may offer cognitive

advantages, such as better decision-making and increased creativity. Students can utilize

techniques including breaking things down into smaller pieces, setting objectives and deadlines,

avoiding distractions, and asking for help to prevent procrastination. Students can enhance their

academic performance and accomplish their academic objectives by implementing these tactics.

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Part II: Critical Reflection:

What I believe is funny about this research is that even though I'm talking about how badly

procrastinating could affect performance I myself procrastinated this paper and worked on every

single thing in about a week of time. I have suffered from procrastination a lot and still, it

overcomes my motivation to do anything whether it's to work on school or personal matters. I

always delay the inevitable.

This is why I decided to write about the topic I wanted to spread awareness about it and how it

affected my grades. Hoping others won't do the same mistakes as I did. It took many hours of

convincing myself to start on this paper early and save myself some trouble or not get yelled at

by parents/teachers for laziness.

Thankfully after a while, I actually began to work on it although I didn't try my hardest I wanted

to test myself and believe in what I could achieve. I tried asking my teacher for advice.

Sometimes I would get useful information that would assist me in making this easier, but

sometimes I see a look of disappointment. I even tried talking to my classmates to see how they

could make research more inviting to read and to make it seem professional

Bibliography

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quintessential self-regulatory failure. Psychological Bulletin, 133(1), 65-94.

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2. Tice, D. M., & Baumeister, R. F. (1997). Longitudinal study of procrastination,

performance, stress, and health: The costs and benefits of dawdling. Psychological

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3. Choi, J. N., & Moran, S. V. (2009). Why not procrastinate? Development and validation

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4. Ellis, A. P. J., & Knaus, C. (2008). Overcoming procrastination: Time management skills

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5. Milgram, N. A., Sroloff, B., & Rosenbaum, M. (1988). The procrastination of everyday

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6. Schraw, G., Wadkins, T., & Olafson, L. (2007). Doing the things we do: A grounded

theory of academic procrastination. Journal of Educational Psychology, 99(1), 12-25.

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 7. Senécal, C., & Guay, F. (2007). Procrastination in job-seeking: An analysis of

motivational processes and feelings of hopelessness. Journal of Social and Clinical

Psychology, 26(6), 628-64

Appendices:

Appendix A: Survey Sample

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Appendix B: Charts and GraphsAppendix B: Charts and Graphs

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