Author: Marium Saleem
Supervisor: Ms. Rafia Rafiq
Degree: M.Sc
Year: 2006-2008
University: Institute of Applied Psychology, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract
The primary objective of the study was to investigate relationship between procrastination and self-esteem in university students. It was hypothesized that there will be a relationship between procrastination and self-esteem. Correlation research design was used to investigate relationship between procrastination and self-esteem. Purposive sampling was used to collect data. Besides gathering demographic information through a self constructed questionnaire, Lay procrastination scale and Rosenberg self esteem questionnaires were used. Cronbach’s alpha revealed reliability for the Lay procrastination scale and Rosenberg self esteem questionnaire was .85 and .80 respectively. Results indicated that a significant negative correlation exists between procrastination and self-esteem in University students.
Keywords: Procrastination, Self-esteem, University students
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Corresponding Address: Department of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. Email: chairperson@appsy.pu.edu.pk, Phone: 92-42-9231245
