Academic procrastination in students at a private university in the peruvian amazon: A cross-sectional study

Estrada-Araoz E.G.; Ramos N.A.G.; Latorre M.F.; Condori W.G.L.; Aquise J.Q.; Valverde Y.P.; Herrera R.Q. · Gaceta Medica de Caracas (2023) · DOI: 10.47307/gmc.2023.131.3.4

Resumen

Introduction: Procrastination is considered a fairly recurring behavior since ancient times, as people tend to postpone activities that are considered complex, not very motivating, stressful or that do not generate interest. Objective: To analyze academic procrastination in students from a private university in the Peruvian Amazon. Methods: The approach was quantitative, the design was non-experimental, and the type was descriptive and transactional. Academic procrastination was evaluated in 275 students of the Administration, Accounting, and Law careers by applying the Academic Procrastination Scale, an instrument with adequate psychometric properties. Results: It was found that the level of academic procrastination of 41.8 % of the students was moderate, 34.6 % was high and 23.6 % was low. Likewise, the dimensions of academic self-regulation and postponement of activities were also valued at a moderate level. On the other hand, it was determined that some sociodemographic and academic variables were significantly associated with levels of academic procrastination. Conclusion: The students of a private university in the Peruvian Amazon were characterized by moderate levels of academic procrastination. Therefore, it is necessary to design psychoeducational programs aimed at developing skills such as academic self-regulation, time management and organization, and metacognitive strategies to students avoid delaying practices and develops their academic responsibilities in a timely manner.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional Amazónica de Madre de Dios