Study Habits and Procrastination: The Role of Academic Self-Efficacy

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Title: Study Habits and Procrastination: The Role of Academic Self-Efficacy
Language: English
Authors: Svartdal, Frode (ORCID 0000-0002-4598-5670), Saele, Rannveig Grøm (ORCID 0000-0003-0834-5532), Dahl, Tove I. (ORCID 0000-0002-8036-8627), Nemtcan, Efim (ORCID 0000-0001-6097-3742), Gamst-Klaussen, Thor (ORCID 0000-0002-8497-8502)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research. 2022 66(7):1141-1160.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 20
Publication Date: 2022
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Study Habits, Time Management, Self Efficacy, Academic Achievement, College Students, Foreign Countries
Geographic Terms: Norway
DOI: 10.1080/00313831.2021.1959393
ISSN: 0031-3831
1470-1170
Abstract: Inefficient study skills increase the probability that study work is perceived as difficult and aversive, with procrastination as a likely result. As a remedy, more effective study skills and habits may be encouraged. However, research indicates that good study skills and habits may not by themselves be sufficient to remedy problems, as this relationship may be mediated by efficacy beliefs related to academic functioning. We investigated this hypothesis across three student samples (total N = 752). As predicted, structural equation modeling (SEM) indicated that study self-efficacy mediated the study habits--procrastination relation. The mediation effects were medium to large. We conclude that training of, and advice on, study skills and habits should be accompanied by measures that build study self-efficacy.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2023
Accession Number: EJ1371045
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Inefficient study skills increase the probability that study work is perceived as difficult and aversive, with procrastination as a likely result. As a remedy, more effective study skills and habits may be encouraged. However, research indicates that good study skills and habits may not by themselves be sufficient to remedy problems, as this relationship may be mediated by efficacy beliefs related to academic functioning. We investigated this hypothesis across three student samples (total N = 752). As predicted, structural equation modeling (SEM) indicated that study self-efficacy mediated the study habits--procrastination relation. The mediation effects were medium to large. We conclude that training of, and advice on, study skills and habits should be accompanied by measures that build study self-efficacy.
ISSN:0031-3831
1470-1170
DOI:10.1080/00313831.2021.1959393