Distance Learning Students' Perspectives of Academic Procrastination: A Qualitative Investigation

This study explores academic procrastination among postgraduate distance learners, a topic that has received limited attention. Through qualitative interviews with participants, the authors conducted thematic analysis on their experiences. Three overarching themes emerged: perception, reasons, and r...

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Vydáno v:The Journal of continuing higher education Ročník 73; číslo 1; s. 31 - 47
Hlavní autoři: Fang, Ruoyu, White, Robert
Médium: Journal Article
Jazyk:angličtina
Vydáno: New York Routledge 02.01.2025
Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Academic Achievement
Academic procrastination
Distance Education
distance learning students
Participant Satisfaction
thematic analysis
ISSN:0737-7363, 1948-4801
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Shrnutí:This study explores academic procrastination among postgraduate distance learners, a topic that has received limited attention. Through qualitative interviews with participants, the authors conducted thematic analysis on their experiences. Three overarching themes emerged: perception, reasons, and reflection of academic procrastination among distance learners. Notably, participants frequently procrastinated, primarily due to study-life balance challenges. Surprisingly, participants expressed overall satisfaction with their academic performance despite procrastination tendencies. They considered procrastination a conscious choice, prioritizing other life commitments over studying. This study sheds light on the influence of external factors on procrastination behavior in distance learning. The findings suggest that academic procrastination is prevalent among distance learning students, with study-life balance being a significant predictor. Participants' satisfaction with their academic performance suggests that procrastination may be a deliberate choice. This research highlights the need for tailored interventions to address procrastination in distance education settings.
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ISSN:0737-7363
1948-4801
DOI:10.1080/07377363.2024.2317614