March 2020 PMID 32008351

Prior Day Negative Affect Influences Current Day Procrastination: A Lagged Daily Diary Analysis.

Shira Pollack, Joanna Herres

Mentions

15
Peak: 2 in Sep 2020
across 4 sources since Feb 2020

Extended reach

6,877
potential audience

Total likes

204

Video views

3,837

Mentions per month

Feb 2020 – Jun 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter6 posts
  • News4 articles
  • YouTube3 videos
  • Facebook2 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions reflect a balanced reception, with posts supporting the conclusion that negative affect influences procrastination, as seen in comments about emotional management strategies. Words like 'support' and 'implications' express engagement and interest, while the tone remains somewhat neutral, suggesting recognition of the study's relevance without strong emotional investment.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings that negative emotions on one day lead to increased procrastination the next, showing general support with some nuanced skepticism.

InterestModerate interest

The conversations show a moderate level of curiosity, with some posts explicitly referencing emotional regulation and potential implications, but overall not deeply exploring methodological details.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference personal experiences and broader concepts like mental health and time pressure, indicating an active but not deeply analytical engagement.

ImpactNeutral impact

While some users see the study as highlighting important emotional health issues, others see it as a reminder of common behavioral patterns rather than a groundbreaking finding.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that higher levels of negative affect (NA), such as stress and anxiety, on a given day tend to lead to increased procrastination the next day among college students.
  • Procrastination did not seem to influence or predict subsequent changes in negative or positive affect (PA), suggesting that negative emotions are a cause rather than an effect of procrastination.
  • These results imply that managing negative emotions could help reduce procrastination behaviors in students, highlighting the importance of emotional regulation strategies.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
AuB株式会社
@AuBinc_official · X

とはいえ、ネガティブな感情を完全に0にすること自体は難しいと思います。なので「ネガティブになること自体を警戒する」「ネガティヴになった時は同僚に相談すると決めておく」などの対処法をもともと準備しておくことが大切かもしれません。 https://t.co/J4ydbueizI

Jan 5, 2023 · 10 likes · 1 share · 2,060 followers View post →
氷山
@unnkosaikyou · X

【ポジティブは邪教】ネガティブ思考で人生充実する理由【VOICEROID解説】 https://t.co/R3Dj8A3s2e @YouTubeより

Aug 30, 2024 · 1 like · 345 followers View post →
Trends in Psychiatry
@TrendsPsych · X

Prior Day Negative Affect Influences Current Day Procrastination: A Lagged Daily Diary Analysis #mentalhealth https://t.co/GFU4x03Pu5

Feb 3, 2020 · 551 followers View post →
Dr. Maika Steinborn
@MaikaSteinborn · X

When we procrastinate, we put off doing something, although we know this will eventually have negative consequences, even if it is "only" time pressure. #procrastination https://t.co/YKSHhHEAXW

Sep 11, 2020 · 62 followers View post →
中島 裕康
@hirostaygold352 · X

RT @AuBinc_official: とはいえ、ネガティブな感情を完全に0にすること自体は難しいと思います。なので「ネガティブになること自体を警戒する」「ネガティヴになった時は同僚に相談すると決めておく」などの対処法をもともと準備しておくことが大切かもしれません。 http…

Jan 5, 2023 · 1 share · 15 followers View post →
ゆうの備忘録
@nashimidori_Sub · X

今日のあぶすと② 「前日にネガティブな感情を抱くと、翌日は先延ばしする傾向がある」 https://t.co/Vq5ZydK11y

May 11, 2022 · 4 followers View post →

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氷山
@unnkosaikyou · X

【ポジティブは邪教】ネガティブ思考で人生充実する理由【VOICEROID解説】 https://t.co/R3Dj8A3s2e @YouTubeより

Aug 30, 2024 · 1 like · 345 followers View post →
中島 裕康
@hirostaygold352 · X

RT @AuBinc_official: とはいえ、ネガティブな感情を完全に0にすること自体は難しいと思います。なので「ネガティブになること自体を警戒する」「ネガティヴになった時は同僚に相談すると決めておく」などの対処法をもともと準備しておくことが大切かもしれません。 http…

Jan 5, 2023 · 1 share · 15 followers View post →
AuB株式会社
@AuBinc_official · X

とはいえ、ネガティブな感情を完全に0にすること自体は難しいと思います。なので「ネガティブになること自体を警戒する」「ネガティヴになった時は同僚に相談すると決めておく」などの対処法をもともと準備しておくことが大切かもしれません。 https://t.co/J4ydbueizI

Jan 5, 2023 · 10 likes · 1 share · 2,060 followers View post →
ゆうの備忘録
@nashimidori_Sub · X

今日のあぶすと② 「前日にネガティブな感情を抱くと、翌日は先延ばしする傾向がある」 https://t.co/Vq5ZydK11y

May 11, 2022 · 4 followers View post →
Dr. Maika Steinborn
@MaikaSteinborn · X

When we procrastinate, we put off doing something, although we know this will eventually have negative consequences, even if it is "only" time pressure. #procrastination https://t.co/YKSHhHEAXW

Sep 11, 2020 · 62 followers View post →
Trends in Psychiatry
@TrendsPsych · X

Prior Day Negative Affect Influences Current Day Procrastination: A Lagged Daily Diary Analysis #mentalhealth https://t.co/GFU4x03Pu5

Feb 3, 2020 · 551 followers View post →