To Explore the Influence of Social Support on the tendency of Young Adults to Procrastinate

Abstract

Procrastination is a prevalent problem among young adults that can interfere with academic functioning, mental well-being, and productivity. The current research seeks to examine the connection between social support and procrastination to determine whether various forms of social support (family, friends, and other forms of support) would have a significant impact on procrastination. The research employed a correlational design, and data was gathered from a sample of primarily young adults. The results indicated a weak to moderate negative correlation between procrastination and social support. Family support was most strongly negatively correlated with procrastination. Friend support and support from other sources had minimal or no correlation with procrastination, which implies that social relationships are not a significant predictor of procrastination. The findings are that procrastination is multifaceted, and this could be due to other psychological and environmental factors that might influence procrastination. The outcome of the study recommended more work on procrastination with varied samples and longitudinal design to fully comprehend the Etiology of procrastination and potential interventions. The research can be used to create personalized strategies for enhancing self-regulation and minimizing procrastination among young adults.