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

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.