10.30495/jntell.2023.1986521.1065

Academic Procrastination from AttributionTheory Perspective: An Overview

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  • Mehdi Haseli Songhori*1,
  • Kimiya Salamati1,
  1. Department of English Language, Zahedan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zahedan, Iran

Revised: 2023-05-19

Accepted: 2023-06-01

Published in Issue 2023-06-01

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Haseli Songhori, M., & Salamati, K. (2023). Academic Procrastination from AttributionTheory Perspective: An Overview. Journal of New Trends in English Language Learning (JNTELL), 2(2), 83-88. https://doi.org/10.30495/jntell.2023.1986521.1065
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Abstract

Academic procrastination is a common problem among students that is linked to negative outcomes. Its history dates
back to ancient times, but it has become more prevalent in modern times due to the emphasis on time and efficiency.
Academic procrastination is a specific type of procrastination that is common among students due to the large
amount of assignments and deadlines in academic contexts. Attribution theory is a psychological framework that
can help us understand how students explain their own procrastination behavior and the factors that contribute to it.
Attribution theory encompasses three dimensions: locus of control, stability, and controllability. Each dimension
has an impact on an individual's future behavior, including whether they procrastinate on or complete a task. It is
possible to predict that individuals who tend to procrastinate academically may attribute their academic tasks to
external locus of control, stable causes, and factors that are outside their control. In contrast, individuals who do not
procrastinate are likely to attribute their academic tasks to internal locus of control, unstable causes, and factors that
are within their control. Understanding these theories can help educators and students develop strategies to overcome
procrastination and improve academic performance. 

Keywords

  • Academic Procrastination,
  • Attribution Theory,
  • Locus of Control,
  • Stability,
  • Controllability
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