Use of an explicit rule decreases procrastination in university students.

Paul E Johnson, Christopher J Perrin, Allen Salo, Elyssa Deschaine, Beth Johnson

June 2016 J Appl Behav Anal

Synopsis of Social media discussions

Participants in the social discussions often highlight how clear deadlines or rules can help combat procrastination, with phrases like 'this makes a lot of sense' and 'a simple yet effective strategy' reflecting general agreement and interest. Some comments analyze the study's methodology, suggesting engagement, while conversations about potential changes in student behavior indicate awareness of its broader impact.

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Agreement
 Moderate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the effectiveness of explicit rules in reducing procrastination, indicating general agreement with the study's findings.

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Interest
 Moderate level of interest

Posts demonstrate moderate curiosity, often mentioning how structured guidelines can help students manage deadlines but not delving deeply into theoretical implications.

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Engagement
 Moderate level of engagement

Several participants analyze the methodology and implications, such as discussing the study's design or practical applications, showing active but not overly detailed engagement.

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Impact
 Moderate level of impact

The discussions suggest that the publication could influence educational strategies and student habits, though the overall impact seems more incremental than transformative.

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Abstract Synopsis

  • The study found that providing university students with a clear rule linking early procrastination to a sooner final deadline helped reduce their procrastination behavior.
  • Using a counterbalanced AB BA design across two psychology classes, students who received the rule procrastinated less, missed fewer deadlines, and improved the quality of their writing.
  • Overall, the use of explicit rules served as an effective strategy to decrease procrastination among students.]