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Procrastination among university students has serious effects, leading to increased anxiety, stress, and poor academic performance. Excessive cell phone use also contributes to boredom, lack of interest, and lower academic performance, affecting students’ learning and self-esteem. 

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ANALYSIS OF PROCRASTINATION IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Academic procrastination is the habit of delaying school tasks such as studying, doing homework, or preparing projects, even when students know these activities are important. This behavior often appears when students feel stressed, unmotivated, or afraid of making mistakes. As a result, they leave tasks for the last minute, which increases anxiety and reduces the quality of their work. 

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Procrastination affects students of all genders, but its impact can appear in different ways. Research suggests that female students often experience higher levels of stress, anxiety, and guilt when they procrastinate, because they tend to worry more about academic performance and expectations. 

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Worry and anxiety are two common emotional effects of academic procrastination. When students delay their tasks, they often start to worry about not finishing on time, getting low grades, or disappointing others. This constant worrying increases anxiety, which can cause stress, difficulty concentrating, and feeling mentally overwhelmed.

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Fear of failure is one of the main emotional causes of academic procrastination. When students are afraid of making mistakes, getting a bad grade, or not meeting expectations, they often avoid starting their tasks. This fear creates stress and self-doubt, making the assignment feel even harder.

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Procrastination has become increasingly common among university students, affecting both their academic performance and emotional well-being. Anxiety can directly influence students to delay tasks due to stress, fear of failure, or discomfort in their environment. This reduces their motivation and can even lead them to abandon their responsibilities.

Indirectly, excessive use of electronic devices also contributes to procrastination. Instead of helping, technology often becomes an obstacle that increases procrastination.

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REFERENCES

 

Schmidt, H. G., Baars, G. J. A., Hermus, P., van der Molen, H. T., Arnold, I. J. M., & Smeets, G.

(2022). Changes in examination practices reduce procrastination in university students.

European Journal of Higher Education, 12(1), 56–71.

https://doi.org/10.1080/21568235.2021.1875857