Level of perfectionism and academic procrstination of selected college students in Cavite State University /
Co, Lorena M.
Level of perfectionism and academic procrstination of selected college students in Cavite State University / by Lorena M. Co. - Indang, Cavite : Cavite State University- Main Campus, 2012. - xiii, 83 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Thesis (BS Psychology) Cavite State University
Includes bibliographical references.
College of Arts and Science (CAS) College of Arts and Science (CAS)
CO, LORENA. M. Level of Perfectionism and Academic Procrastination of Selected College Students in Cavite State University. Undergraduate Thesis. Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Cavite State University. April 2012. Thesis Adviser: Ms. Vivian D. Rogando.
Procrastination is a habit that is prevalent among students. It is also a popular topic among researchers. Though a number of researches had been conducted with regard to procrastination and its consequences, only a few researches explored factors which may influence one’s procrastinatory tendencies. In this study, perfectionism was introduced as a variable which may be related to academic procrastination. The research was conducted to determine: 1) the respondents’ level of perfectionism in terms of high standards, order, and discrepancy; 2) the respondents’ level of academic procrastination in terms of general procrastination, fear of failure, and lack of motivation; and 3) if a significant correlation exists between perfectionism and academic procrastination.
The study involved 378 students from the nine colleges in Cavite State University. The respondents were selected using stratified random sampling. Proportionate sampling was also used to determine the number of respondents that were taken from each course. To measure the level of perfectionism and academic procrastination of the respondents, two tests were administered: the Almost Perfect Scale- Revised and the Academic Procrastination State Inventory.
Results revealed that the respondents are high-level perfectionists and that they possess high levels of high standards, discrepancy, and preference for order. The respondents were also found to be low-level procrastinators who perform general procrastination on a moderate level, has moderate fear of failure, and possess a low level of lack of motivation. The Spearman Rank Correlation Coefficient test further showed that the discrepancy dimension of perfectionism was significantly related to overall academic procrastination, as well as to its three dimensions — general procrastination, fear of failure, and lack of motivation. The order dimension of perfectionism was also found to be related to lack of motivation. The study also revealed that a significant relationship exists between overall perfectionism and overall procrastination. This translates to the conclusion that perfectionism, in terms of discrepancy and order, is an underlying factor in the procrastinatory habits of students.
College students--Time management
Counseling in higher education
Procrastination
378.1 / C63 2012
Level of perfectionism and academic procrstination of selected college students in Cavite State University / by Lorena M. Co. - Indang, Cavite : Cavite State University- Main Campus, 2012. - xiii, 83 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Thesis (BS Psychology) Cavite State University
Includes bibliographical references.
College of Arts and Science (CAS) College of Arts and Science (CAS)
CO, LORENA. M. Level of Perfectionism and Academic Procrastination of Selected College Students in Cavite State University. Undergraduate Thesis. Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Cavite State University. April 2012. Thesis Adviser: Ms. Vivian D. Rogando.
Procrastination is a habit that is prevalent among students. It is also a popular topic among researchers. Though a number of researches had been conducted with regard to procrastination and its consequences, only a few researches explored factors which may influence one’s procrastinatory tendencies. In this study, perfectionism was introduced as a variable which may be related to academic procrastination. The research was conducted to determine: 1) the respondents’ level of perfectionism in terms of high standards, order, and discrepancy; 2) the respondents’ level of academic procrastination in terms of general procrastination, fear of failure, and lack of motivation; and 3) if a significant correlation exists between perfectionism and academic procrastination.
The study involved 378 students from the nine colleges in Cavite State University. The respondents were selected using stratified random sampling. Proportionate sampling was also used to determine the number of respondents that were taken from each course. To measure the level of perfectionism and academic procrastination of the respondents, two tests were administered: the Almost Perfect Scale- Revised and the Academic Procrastination State Inventory.
Results revealed that the respondents are high-level perfectionists and that they possess high levels of high standards, discrepancy, and preference for order. The respondents were also found to be low-level procrastinators who perform general procrastination on a moderate level, has moderate fear of failure, and possess a low level of lack of motivation. The Spearman Rank Correlation Coefficient test further showed that the discrepancy dimension of perfectionism was significantly related to overall academic procrastination, as well as to its three dimensions — general procrastination, fear of failure, and lack of motivation. The order dimension of perfectionism was also found to be related to lack of motivation. The study also revealed that a significant relationship exists between overall perfectionism and overall procrastination. This translates to the conclusion that perfectionism, in terms of discrepancy and order, is an underlying factor in the procrastinatory habits of students.
College students--Time management
Counseling in higher education
Procrastination
378.1 / C63 2012