RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ANXIETY AND ACADEMIC PROCRASTINATION IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Abstract

Anxiety and academic procrastination are recognized as significant issues among university students. The relationship between these variables was examined in this population. A quantitative, non-experimental, descriptive-correlational design was adopted within a cross-sectional framework. Data were gathered via surveys employing the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and the Academic Procrastination Scale (APS). A convenience sample was selected through non-probabilistic sampling under established inclusion criteria. Severe anxiety was found in 20.4% of participants, with high levels of academic procrastination observed in 38.3%. Higher anxiety levels were noted in women (M = 4.44) than in men. Greater anxiety was observed among students aged 18 (M = 2.1), 19 (M = 2.1), and 21 (M = 4.0) compared to other age groups. Positive correlations were identified between anxiety and academic procrastination (r = 0.202, p < 0.05) as well as between task postponement and self-regulation/time management (r = 0.200, p < 0.05). Overall, elevated anxiety was associated with increased procrastinatory behaviors.