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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).37      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).37      Published : Jun 2023

Relationship between Academic Procrastination, Locus of Control and Creative Self-Efficacy

    Past literature has shown that academic procrastination shares a negative association with an internal locus of control and self-variables, including self-esteem, self-regulation and self-efficacy. These self-variables may even have a negative effect on students’ academic performance. The aim of the current study is to explore whether students who have higher creative self-efficacy are less likely to experience academic procrastination. A correlational research design is used. Hence, the current research determines the relationship between academic procrastination, locus of control, and creative self-efficacy in Pakistani undergraduate students. Pearson's Product Moment Coefficient of Correlation is calculated. There are significant correlations between the three variables. Regression analysis indicates that both variables make a significant contribution towards academic procrastination. Results are discussed in light of the literature review.

    Academic Procrastination, Internal Locus of Control, Creative Self-efficacy, Pakistan, Undergraduate Students, Correlational Research
    (1) Zainab Muazzam
    Student, Forman Christian College, Gulberg Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Maryam Munir
    Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Forman Christian College, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Ivan Suneel
    Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Forman Christian College, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.