Investigating Academic Procrastinationandits Implicationfor Academic Achievementinan Online Learning Setting
Investigating Academic Procrastinationandits Implicationfor Academic Achievementinan Online Learning Setting
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Article in International Journal of Innovative Research in Science Engineering and Technology · July 2023
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.8181368
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Glyzelle Dawn H. Doller 2, March Princess Mesias3, Leah Velle C. Palutao 4, Lorie Jean S. Linas5, and
Gracecery S. Mojado6
College of Education, San Agustin Institute of Technology, Valencia City, Philippines
Abstract:- The shift or transition to online learning brought on by the pandemic, schools and universities have
brought by the intensified prevalence of COVID-19 constructed alternative teaching-learning processes to
College of Education
pandemic has presented new challenges for the students continue
San Agustin Institute academic activities without physical meetups [3].
of Technology
including the increased opportunities for procrastination, The face-to-face
Valencia City, Philippines classes changed drastically to remote
which has been found to have detrimental impact on settings, particularly in online or virtual learning modes, with
academic their academic achievement. Thus, this study the help of the internet and communication technologies [4].
aimed to investigate the association between academic However, several students complained about the adjustment
procrastination and academic achievement among all and readiness of the online learning setup, which provoked
second year Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED) their bad attitude and behavioral problems toward academic
students. A quantitative approach using descriptive- commitments, such as laziness, disengagement, being
correlational technique was employed to achieve the uninterested, and unmotivated resulting in low academic
objectives of the study. With the utilization of a well- achievement [5] and dropouts [6].
established and reliable questionnaire, the researchers
surveyed a total of 90 respondents using complete One of the concerned student behavioral problem is
enumeration or census survey method. Furthermore, the tendency to procrastinate. In the body of knowledge, the term
collected data were analyzed through frequency, procrastination refers to a behavioral action or disposition of
percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Pearson a person who intentionally delays their task to the extent of
product-moment correlation. The results revealed that not meeting the deadlines and the postponement of task
the level of academic procrastination of the participants completions that leads to adverse consequences and
was moderate while their level of academic achievement unfavorable outcomes [7][8]. Procrastination typically
was very good. However, upon conducting the correlation happens when a task is unduly put off, and people become
test, there was no significant association between tremendously disturbed and troubled when they begin to
academic procrastination and academic achievement. think or work on it. A study posited that there are different
This finding suggests that in this present study, students' varieties of procrastination, such as academic procrastination,
academic achievement is not influenced by their tendency neurotic procrastination, compulsive procrastination, and
to procrastinate. decisional procrastination [7]. Among these types of
procrastination, academic procrastination was widely studied
Keywords:- Facebook Addiction; Loneliness; COVID-19; by different experts around the globe [9][10].
Philippines.
I. INTRODUCTION Academic procrastination is considered a specific type
of behavioral procrastination. It refers to the tendency to
The development and improvement of students’ voluntarily delay an intended course of study-related action
academic achievement is the most vital indicator of all despite the inevitable negative consequences of such a delay
colleges’ and universities’ progress [1]. Academic [11]. This type of procrastination affects over 70% of college
achievement is an important component and indicator of students and is reportedly associated with unsatisfactory
student success. It has a huge impact on education, especially academic performance and higher levels of stress and anxiety
by identifying key practical methods to assess the students’ [12][13]. It is often conceptualized as a behavioral pattern to
learning progress [2]. At present, improving the academic avoid difficult or anxiety-evoking tasks [14], a motivational
achievement of the student is quite challenging, especially issue that reflects individual differences in general values
amidst the COVID -19 pandemic. Due to the lockdown [15], a time management problem [16] or a metacognitive
D. Ethical Consideration
The researchers in this study always prioritized respect
for the respondents and wholeheartedly accepted it if
respondents declined to answer the survey. The privacy
and confidentiality of the respondents' personal
information were observed by the researchers throughout
the study. Before the research was conducted, the
researchers sought permission from the Dean of College
and the Head of the education program, as well as the
respondents’ consent. To ensure that the respondents fully
understood the study's objectives and potential risks, the
researchers provided them with detailed information.
Respondents who declined to participate in the study were
not forced to do so.
B. Academic Achievement. Thus, the result of the study invalidates the Attribution
The finding reveals that the academic achievement level Theory, as developed by Weiner in 1985 [36]. This theory is
of the second-year BEED students at San Augustin Institute a psychological framework that explores how individuals
of Technology is good. Most students displayed very good interpret and explain the causes of events, behaviors, and
academic performance, demonstrated strong abilities, outcomes. It focuses on how people attribute success or
perspectives, perseverance, diligence, and a goal of achieving failure to specific factors, which can influence their
high grades. These tools are important in having good motivation, emotions, and subsequent behavior. In the
performances in their studies which are agreed by experts context of the relationship between academic procrastination
[33][34]. Academic achievement is the level of learning and and academic achievement, attribution theory can shed light
knowledge gained by the students, which is assessed through on how individuals explain their procrastination tendencies
the marks/score of a teacher and/or educational goals set by and how it affects their academic achievement. The theory
students and teachers to achieve over a specific period of suggests that when students attribute success, which can be
time. Also, the ability of students to get high academic scores related to academic achievement, such as believing they have
is due to their focus on the teaching environment, interest, control over their outcomes (e.g., time management and goal
and motivation. Arshad, Zaidi, and Mahmood [35] also setting) and are more motivated to engage in tasks promptly
indicated that the academic score measures the outcome of (e.g., actively participate in class discussions, take on
education. The definitions provided by the authors show that challenging assignments, persist in the face of difficulties,
the meaning of academic grade is the result or measure of the and exhibit a proactive approach to their studies), they
students’ ability and success in various academic subjects. exhibit lower level of procrastination. Similarly, students
who attribute failures, such as lack of ability or effort,
C. Siginficant Relationship between Academic experience feelings of incompetence or helplessness and
Procrastination and Academic Acheivement having difficulties to succeed specific task or situation may
The correlation analysis revealed that academic fostering procrastination behavior. However, in this study,
procrastination has no significant relationship with the the results showed that there is no significant association
students' academic achievement. Therefore, the null between the academic procrastination and academic
hypothesis that states, “There is no significant achievement among BEED students. Therefore, the study
relationship between academic procrastination and does not support the theory.
students’ academic achievement,” is accepted. This
finding contrasts with the results of a previous study by Asio