J Appl Behav Anal June 2016 PMID 26814154

Use of an explicit rule decreases procrastination in university students.

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

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

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

Abstract in brief

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.]

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Using Explicit Rules to Reduce Student Procrastination

Behavior analysis runs wild and free no longer bound by educational research in this the Return of the Grab Bag. The study found that providing university students with clear rules linking procrastination to deadlines…

ABA Inside Track · Mar 17, 2018 192 views

Reducing Procrastination in Students with Explicit Rules

The video discusses how providing university students with explicit rules linking procrastination to deadlines can significantly reduce delays, improve deadline adherence, and enhance writing quality. Join us for…

ABA Inside Track · Feb 1, 2017 119 views

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