"I Can't Do It!": Fear of Failure and Ambiguous Task Instructions in College Student Procrastination

Poster Session IV

Keyword: Studying and Learning

Abstract: This study investigated task instruction ambiguity’s influence on procrastination among college students. Fear of failure was a more important determinant of procrastination and task engagement than task ambiguity. Results highlight agreeableness' negative correlation with procrastination and a connection between fear of failure and self-efficacy, offering insights for academic behavior interventions.

• Monika Bisharova (Author)
• Jessica Boyette-Davis (Presenting Author)