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Peer reviewedFerrari, Joseph R.; Scher, Steven J. – Psychology in the Schools, 2000
Examines procrastination by college students (30 women, 7 men) of academic and nonacademic tasks at beginning and end of semester. Analysis found that procrastinated tasks early in the term were more effortful and anxiety provoking than other tasks during the term. Results imply that academic and nonacademic tasks should be challenging, yet fun,…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Assignments, College Students, Higher Education
