ISSN 2348-1218 (print) International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations ISSN 2348-1226 (online) Vol. 9, Issue 3, pp: (1-8), Month: July - September 2021, Available at: www.researchpublish.com
Personality profile of Procrastinators: A Facet Level Analysis in Indian Young Adults T.Gopinath 1, A.Suresh 2, Arunima Gupta 3 Komal Tiwari 4 1 2,3
Research Scholar, Bharathiar University
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Scientist, STA „B‟, Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR), (DRDO), Delhi
Abstract: Procrastination became a challenge, often detrimental to a person’s ability to pursue their goals when the required jobs are frequently delayed for various reasons. it is a common occurrence, but it can also be harmful as it is one of the main barrier, blocking an individual’s ability. The question that pertains is personality traits which is aiding procrastination. With this objective the present study aims to understand the relationship of Personality traits with Procrastination and also to explore personality profiling of High procrastinators. Revised NEO PI inventory and irrational procrastination scale were administered on 308 (M = 22.78, SD = 2.86) participants in India. The analysis shows the Mean score of 16.53(SD,2.37) among Low Procrastinators and mean of 22.98(SD,2.78) among high Procrastinators. The correlation analysis of big five personality factors with Irrational Procrastination shows Neuroticism (r =.48, p<.01), Extraversion (r = -.20, p<.01), Openness (r = -.15,), Agreeableness (r =-.12, p<.05), and Conscientiousness (r = -.36, p<.01). Neuroticism shows positively and conscientiousness shows negatively correlated with procrastination. The present study also shows the personality profiling of the high Procrastinators. As per the NEOPI-R profile the high Procrastinators are high in Neuroticism, average in Extraversion and Openness and low level of Agreeableness and Conscientiousness. At the facets level Depression, Vulnerability and Aesthetics are high and Fantasy, Feelings, values, Straightforwardness, Modesty, Competence and Dutifulness are low among high Procrastinators. Keywords: Procrastination, Irrational Procrastination, Big Five Personality, Young Adults.
1. INTRODUCTION Procrastination Delay or postponement is a common occurrence. The phrases "I'll do it later" and "I'll think about it tomorrow" are frequently used statements. Most of the individuals prefer to delay doing unpleasant tasks from time to time. Procrastination is a common problem that affects both students and non-students. According to Solomon and Rothblu, Beswick & Mann [1] “procrastination is an act of needlessly delaying tasks to the extent of experiencing subjective discomfort”. In research, one of the most popular definitions of procrastination is “to put off the work which is necessary to reach some goal” [2]. Another popular definition of procrastination is “the tendency to delay or completely avoid responsibilities, decisions, or tasks that is supposed to be completed in time”. Thus, procrastination is defined as the deliberate postponement of a planned course of action, even if the delay is expected to be harmful. According to Steel [3] Procrastination is a behaviour in which people put off doing tasks, resulting in decreased productivity, poor performance, and increased stress. Despite the fact that procrastination is prevalent and can contribute to stress and sickness, the empirical and theoretical foundations of procrastination research are less well established than those of other psychological domains [4]. Historical proofs confirmation that Procrastination hinders not only individuals but also societies, and as civilization progresses, the impact of procrastination grows as the number of commitments and deadlines increase and becomes more complicated. Earlier attempts to explain procrastination, indicating it is "to voluntarily delay an intended course of action despite expecting to be worse off for the delay." Procrastination can cause stress, anxiety, and panic, as well as a significant loss of personal productivity and societal criticism for failing to meet tasks or commitments. These feelings joint may promote
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