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Fundamentals of Procrastination. Introduction of basic concepts and approaches regarding procrastination

Title: Fundamentals of Procrastination. Introduction of basic concepts and approaches regarding procrastination

Elaboration , 2017 , 7 Pages , Grade: 2,3

Autor:in: Felix Zappe (Author)

Psychology - Work, Business, Organisation
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The term procrastination is nowadays rather widespread even in popular culture and media. The term is defined as the tendency to delay the beginning or the completion of an action beyond a time so that the successful accomplishment of the task is hardly possible and the postponement results in discomfort (Solomon and Rothblum, 1984; Steel, 2007).

It is possible to discriminate between different kinds of procrastinators, as the underlying mechanics differ. The several types of procrastination are (Rückert, 2014):
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Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

  • Fundamentals of Procrastination
  • Tables and Figures
  • References

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This document provides a fundamental understanding of procrastination by introducing basic concepts and approaches related to the phenomenon. The aim is to analyze various types of procrastination and explore the underlying mechanics behind them. It also examines the factors that influence procrastination and its impact on performance, well-being, and task completion.

  • Different types of procrastination and their underlying mechanisms
  • The dynamic model of procrastination and its key factors
  • The influence of procrastination on performance, well-being, and task completion
  • Situational factors that moderate procrastination
  • The role of self-efficacy and fear of failure in procrastination

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The first chapter provides a comprehensive definition of procrastination and explores various types of procrastinators, including arousal procrastination and avoidance procrastination. It further differentiates between trait-procrastination, state-procrastination, and fatal procrastination. Chapter two introduces the dynamic model of procrastination, emphasizing the interplay of process focus, aversion of means, fear of failure, and self-efficacy in determining procrastination behavior. The model also highlights the impact of procrastination on task completion, well-being, and performance.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Procrastination, arousal procrastination, avoidance procrastination, trait-procrastination, state-procrastination, fatal procrastination, dynamic procrastination model, process focus, aversion of means, fear of failure, self-efficacy, task completion, well-being, performance.

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Title
Fundamentals of Procrastination. Introduction of basic concepts and approaches regarding procrastination
College
University of Malta  (Edward de Bono Institute)
Course
Research Methods
Grade
2,3
Author
Felix Zappe (Author)
Publication Year
2017
Pages
7
Catalog Number
V358402
ISBN (eBook)
9783668431997
Language
English
Tags
procrastination taxonomy goal persuit model dynamic model aufschieben prokrastinieren prokrastination
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Felix Zappe (Author), 2017, Fundamentals of Procrastination. Introduction of basic concepts and approaches regarding procrastination, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/358402
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