January 2007 PMID 17201571

The nature of procrastination: a meta-analytic and theoretical review of quintessential self-regulatory failure.

Piers Steel

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The discussions reveal a strong interest in the article’s insights, as exemplified by comments like 'You want to know why you procrastinate? A good theory for this phenomenon has been provided.' The tone is curious and contemplative, emphasizing the significance of understanding self-regulatory failure, which contributes to the generally positive yet cautious agreement and moderate engagement.

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Abstract in brief

  • Procrastination is a common issue tied to self-regulatory failure, with various studies exploring its underlying causes and effects.
  • A meta-analysis of 691 correlations identifies key predictors such as task aversiveness, self-efficacy, and impulsiveness, while traits like neuroticism and rebelliousness show weak associations.
  • The findings align with temporal motivation theory, highlighting the need for ongoing research as procrastination rates seem to be increasing.

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Christian Burkhart
@ChBurkhart · X

You want to know why you procrastinate? A good theory for this phenomenon has been provided by Piers Steel (https://t.co/0E12GzZrwt). To better understand the theory, I have written a simulation in #d3js: https://t.co/yOaIgSTnni #procrastination @observablehq @pierssteel https://t.co/cGnEgRgr4f

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Referências PYCHYL, T. A.; SIROIS, F. M. Procrastination, Health, and Well-Being. Elsevier, 2016. STEEL, P. The nature of procrastination: A meta-analytic and theoretical review of quintessential self-regulatory failure. Psychological Bulletin, v. 133, n. 1, p. 65-94, 2007.

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Pitter Rebelo
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Referências PYCHYL, T. A.; SIROIS, F. M. Procrastination, Health, and Well-Being. Elsevier, 2016. STEEL, P. The nature of procrastination: A meta-analytic and theoretical review of quintessential self-regulatory failure. Psychological Bulletin, v. 133, n. 1, p. 65-94, 2007.

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"The nature of procrastination: A meta-analytic and theoretical review of quintessential self-regulatory failure," shows that 94% of people find procrastination has a negative effect on their happiness. Join the 6%. #motivationalquote #statistics #procrastination #ifnotnowwhen https://t.co/CYSqs3V3Zv

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Unai Aso | Psicólogo Sanitario
@unaiaso · X

Para terminar, os dejo algunas referencias bibliográficas por si queréis seguir profundizando en el tema. Steel, P. (2007). The nature of procrastination: a meta-analytic and theoretical review of quintessential self-regulatory failure. Psychological bulletin, 133(1), 65.

Jan 31, 2024 · 2,269 followers View post →
Quentin Maillard
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Nov 5, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 99 followers View post →
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@Astella6174 · X

先延ばしの原因と影響に関するメタアナリシス。2007年の論文だけどかなり面白いらしい。『後で読もう』https://t.co/Qjqj1Dgvsg

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CRUX Psychology
@cruxpsychology · X

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Jun 20, 2023 · 402 followers View post →
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Unai Aso | Psicólogo Sanitario
@unaiaso · X

Steel, P. (2007). The nature of procrastination: a meta-analytic and theoretical review of quintessential self-regulatory failure. Psychological bulletin, 133(1), 65.

Mar 30, 2023 · 1 like · 2,269 followers View post →
HuYang
@ilaobian · X

RT @ChBurkhart: You want to know why you procrastinate? A good theory for this phenomenon has been provided by Piers Steel (https://t.co/0E…

Oct 5, 2022 · 1 share · 129 followers View post →
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출처: Steel, P. (2007) The nature of procrastination: A meta analytic and theoretical review of quintessential self-regulatory failure. Psychological bulletin, 133(1), 65-94.

Apr 11, 2022 · 75 followers View post →
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Jörg Schimke
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MAITHINK X
@maithinkx · X

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Feb 16, 2022 · 32 likes · 3 shares · 30,081 followers View post →
Tracy Brower
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Nov 17, 2021 · 113 followers View post →
Ritchie Odak
@RitchieOdak · X

The nature of procrastination: a meta-analytic and theoretical review of quintessential self-regulatory failure. I'll never read this paper in full...but the abstract is definitely interesting... https://t.co/ohy3ZW8I5A

Feb 16, 2021 · 237 followers View post →
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@Masaki_ponpoko · X

@tsuhha @shin_greenase 心理学ではそういうのをセルフハンディキャッピング・先延ばし行動などと言うので、興味あったら論文見てみてくださいな! https://t.co/ENGtaoBTuq

Oct 13, 2020 · 2 likes · 19,226 followers View post →
Christian Burkhart
@ChBurkhart · X

You want to know why you procrastinate? A good theory for this phenomenon has been provided by Piers Steel (https://t.co/0E12GzZrwt). To better understand the theory, I have written a simulation in #d3js: https://t.co/yOaIgSTnni #procrastination @observablehq @pierssteel https://t.co/cGnEgRgr4f

Feb 15, 2020 · 6 likes · 1 share · 4,412 followers View post →
Maggie Jones
@magjns · X

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Jun 22, 2019 · 15 followers View post →
Loïc Dilly
@LoicDilly · X

I'll read it tomorrow. "The Nature of Procrastination: A Meta-Analytic and Theoretical Review of Quintessential Self-Regulatory Failure" #procrastination https://t.co/g8aHgYmqU0

Mar 3, 2019 · 1 like · 262 followers View post →