| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 890076 | Personality and Individual Differences | 2015 | 8 Pages |
•Procrastination was negatively correlated with performance in a meta-analysis.•Choice of procrastination measure affects its association with performance.•Performance indicator choice affects the procrastination–performance association.•Use of self-report data masks the procrastination–performance association.•Demographic variables affect the procrastination–performance relationship.
Previous findings on the relationship between procrastination and academic performance are inconsistent. We conducted a meta-analysis of 33 relevant studies involving a total of 38,529 participants to synthesize these findings. This analysis revealed that procrastination was negatively correlated with academic performance; this relationship was influenced by the choice of measures or indicators. The use of self-report scales interfered with detection of a significant relationship between procrastination and academic performance. The demographic characteristics of participants in individual studies also affected the observed relationship. Implications of this meta-analysis are discussed.
