Being in the moment later? Testing the inverse relation between mindfulness and procrastination

Rebecca Y.M. Cheung; Melody C.Y. Ng

doi:10.1016/j.paid.2018.12.015

Being in the moment later? Testing the inverse relation between mindfulness and procrastination

Rebecca Y.M. Cheung^*, Melody C.Y. Ng

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Abstract

This study examined the longitudinal association between mindfulness and procrastination. A total of 339 Chinese college students participated for four time points, with each time point spanning six months apart. Initial findings based on a cross-lagged panel model suggested an inverse relation between mindfulness and procrastination over time. These findings inform practitioners the importance of cultivating mindfulness as a means to reduce procrastination. Likewise, reducing individuals’ tendency to procrastinate can also promote mindful behaviors.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	123-126
Number of pages	4
Journal	Personality and Individual Differences
Volume	141
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2018.12.015
Publication status	Published - 15 Apr 2019
Externally published	Yes

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Cross-lagged relations
Mindfulness
Procrastination

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