University students say procrastination is biggest threat to their academic performance
A study of 65,000 students indicates that procrastination is the primary factor hindering academic performance, often creating a cycle of stress and health issues. The findings suggest that procrastination impacts students more severely than other common challenges like financial stress or mental health conditions.
Why it matters
Understanding the root causes of academic underperformance is essential for universities to develop better support systems for student mental health and success.
The study suggests procrastination could be a factor in a ‘vicious cycle’ that can cause or exaggerate other issues such as stress. The study suggests procrastination could be a factor in a ‘vicious cycle’ that can cause or exaggerate other issues such as stress. Students University students say procrastination is biggest threat to their academic performance More than half of US students surveyed said the problem damaged their ability to do academic work, study finds
Prefer the Guardian on Google Procrastination is the biggest problem that can harm students’ academic performance at university, according to a study of more than 65,000 young people who placed it above issues such as ADHD, anxiety or financial worries.
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