Monika and Manju
Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar, Haryana (India)
Pages:225-233
The present study aimed to explore the association between self-esteem, social media,
and academic procrastination and also to investigate the role of self-esteem and social
media in predicting academic procrastination tendencies among female students. For
the data collection, ‘Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale’, ‘Academic Procrastination Scale’,
and ‘Social Media Addiction Scale—Student Form’ self-report measures were used. A
sample of 160 female students’ age ranges between 18-22 years (M = 21.07, SD =
4.96) was drawn. Correlation analysis revealed that academic procrastination, self
esteem, and social media are correlated with each other. Further regression analysis
indicated that both self-esteem and social media emerged as significant predictors of
academic procrastination. The findings of this study can be utilized to develop evidence
based intervention programs and support services for students to overcome
procrastination and help them achieve academic success. The present research
indicated that academic procrastination can be reduced by fostering self-esteem and
managing social media usage.