Understanding Academic Procrastination Among University and College Students Gender and Educational Degree Perspectives

Abstract

This  study  examines  the  phenomenon  of  academic  procrastination  among  university and  college  students  in  Lahore.  It  specifically  explores  the  trends  and differences related to gender and educational degrees. Quantitative investigation shows that both male and female students demonstrate inclinations to procrastinate, with females displaying slightly   higher   scores   in   procrastination.   Statistical   analyses   reveal   substantial   gender discrepancies in degrees of procrastination. Subdividing the data based on educational degree provides  more  clarity  on  the  differences  in  procrastinating  behaviors.  These  findings emphasize the significance of interventions that areresponsive to gender in order to reduce procrastinating tendencies and improve academic productivity among students in Lahore.