Understanding The Factors Influencing Academic Procrastination: A Comprehensive Review

Abstract

Academic procrastination is a common and detrimental behavior among students that negatively impacts academic performance and well-being. This comprehensive review examines the various factors influencing academic procrastination, drawing insights from a diverse range of literature sources. The review categorizes these factors into internal and external dimensions, exploring individual traits, motivational aspects, environmental influences, and situational factors. Additionally, the review investigates potential relationships between academic procrastination and related constructs, such as academic performance and mental health. The findings highlight the importance of addressing this issue holistically and offer evidence-based interventions to mitigate academic procrastination and promote academic engagement.