Examining the Effect of Procrastination, Worry, and Rumination on Depressive Symptoms in an EMA Sample of Anxious and Depressed Individuals

We examined the effects of procrastination, worry, and rumination on depressive symptoms in a sample of 45 individuals with anxiety or depression using 30-day EMA data. Findings revealed strong associations, with procrastination and rumination jointly explaining 69% of depressive symptoms variance. Results inform treatments targeting cognitive and behavioral avoidance processes.