Archisha Das and Mani Abdul Karim
XIM University, Odisha
Pages:360-368
The relationship between academic procrastination and psychological wellbeing has
been widely researched, yet the connection remain complex. Many studies have
suggested a negative link between procrastination and psychological wellbeing, often
focusing on mental health indicators such as anxiety and depression. This study primarily
aimed to investigate the relationship between academic procrastination and the six
dimensions of psychological wellbeing as proposed by Ryff (1985) among university
students. A sample of 100 students participated in this quantitative, correlational
research, using McClosky’s (2011) Academic Procrastination Scale (APS) and Ryff’s
Psychological Wellbeing Scale (PWB). The study also examines gender differences in
procrastination habits. The results revealed no significant correlation between academic
procrastination and overall psychological wellbeing (r = -0.031, p<0.05), suggesting
that procrastination may not always impair wellbeing. However, males were found to
procrastinate significantly more than females (t = -2.30, p<0.05). These findings
contribute to understanding how procrastination and wellbeing interact and highlight
the need for gender-sensitive interventions focused on self-regulation and time
management