Ritu Singh and Arati Pandey
B.R.D.B.D PG College, Ashram Barhaj, Deoria Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University,
Uttar Pradesh
Satyendra Mani Vikram
SSB PG College, JNCU Ballia, Uttar Pradesh
Pages: 261-269
This study explored the interrelationships between self-handicapping, procrastination,
and mindfulness among college students. The research involved 280 participants
randomly selected from various colleges in Varanasi district. To assess the constructs,
the study employed Self-Handicapping Scale developed by Sud and Sujata (2003),
General Procrastination Scale by Lay, and the Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale
(MAAS) by Brown and Ryan. Results indicated that self-handicapping was positively
associated with procrastination, suggesting that students who engage in selfhandicapping
are more likely to procrastinate. Additionally, self-handicapping and
procrastination were both negatively correlated with mindfulness, meaning that higher
levels of these behaviors corresponded with lower mindfulness. Moreover, both selfhandicapping
and procrastination were found to be negative predictors of mindfulness.
The findings imply that as self-handicapping and procrastination increase, mindfulness
tends to decrease. This highlights the potential benefits of mindfulness training in fostering
present-moment awareness and reducing both procrastination and self-handicapping
behaviors among students