Examining social support and procrastination among college students

TL;DR

This study explores how family social support can reduce procrastination in college students, especially those who struggle with uncertainty.

Contribution

The study identifies a novel interaction between family support and intolerance of uncertainty in predicting procrastination.

Findings

Family social support interacts with intolerance of uncertainty to predict procrastination.

Higher levels of family support are associated with lower procrastination in uncertain individuals.

The findings highlight the importance of familial resources in mitigating procrastination risks.

Abstract

The current study investigated how social support may mitigate the risk of procrastination, particularly among those high in intolerance of uncertainty. This study examined associations between personality traits, procrastination, and perceived social support among 394 undergraduate students. Participants completed self-reported measures of intolerance of uncertainty, procrastination, and social support from family, friends, and significant others. Regression analyses revealed a significant interaction between family social support and intolerance of uncertainty in predicting procrastination. Study findings have implications for understanding how familial support resources may reduce risks for procrastination in college students.

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