The relationship between self-control and procrastination based on the self-regulation theory perspective: the moderated mediation model

Zhao, Jinzhe; Meng, Guangteng; Sun, Yehuan; Xu, Yuqing; Geng, Jingyu; Han, Lei

doi:10.1007/s12144-019-00442-3

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“…Although there was no direct effect among these functional connectivity and GPS, the indirect effect was especially worthy of attention. Specifically, on the one hand, the dlPFC-IPL functional connectivity negatively and indirectly predicted GPS score through Zhao et al, 2019). Moreover previous studies also found that conscientious individuals with adequate self-control inhibited the desire for immediate or enjoyable temptation and can execute tasks timely (Pychyl, Lee, Thibodeau, & Blunt, 2000;Steel, 2007).…”

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The effect of conscientiousness on procrastination: The interaction between the self‐control and motivation neural pathways

Gao

Rong

et al. 2021

Human Brain Mapping

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Procrastination is a prevalent and universal problematic behavior, largely impairing individual's health, wealth and well‐being. Substantial studies have confirmed that conscientiousness, one of the big five personality, showed markedly inverse relation with procrastination. However, it is hitherto unknown about the neural basis underlying the impact of conscientiousness on procrastination. To address this issue, we employed the voxel‐based morphometry (VBM) and resting‐state functional connectivity (RSFC) methods to explore the neural substrates of conscientiousness responsible for procrastination (N = 330). In line with previous findings, the behavioral results showed a strong negative correlation between conscientiousness and procrastination (r = −.75). The VBM analysis found that conscientiousness was positively correlated with gray matter (GM) volumes in the left dorsal‐lateral prefrontal cortex (dlPFC), right orbital frontal cortex (OFC) and right putamen, but negatively correlated with that in the left insula. Moreover, the RSFC results revealed that both dlPFC‐IPL (inferior parietal lobule) and dlPFC‐PCC (posterior cingulate gyrus) functional connectivity were positively associated with conscientiousness, while the functional connectivity of parahippocampal gyrus (PHC)‐putamen and insula‐IPL were negatively associated with conscientiousness. More importantly, the structural equation modeling (SEM) integrating RSFC results were well fitted for the influence process of conscientiousness on procrastination by both self‐control (i.e., dlPFC‐IPL, dlPFC‐PCC) and motivation pathways (i.e., PHC‐putamen, insula‐IPL). The current findings suggest that self‐control and motivation could be the two neural pathways underlying the impact of conscientiousness on procrastination, which provides a new perspective to understand the relationship between conscientiousness and procrastination.

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The effect of conscientiousness on procrastination: The interaction between the self‐control and motivation neural pathways

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Rong

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“…( 2016 ) postulated that procrastination is a predictor of two of the three types of PFU: low social engagement-high browsing and low social engagement-moderate gaming. Consequently, taking into account the association between procrastination and self-control ( Sirois & Pychyl, 2013 ; Chen et al, 2019 ; Zhao et al, 2019 ), it can be assumed that PFU is probably associated with control motivation-based failure, low initiative and persistence, and low goal maintenance (see Kotabe & Hofmann, 2015 ; Nęcka et al, 2016 ). Additionally, considering the association between impulsivity and PFU ( Sindermann et al, 2020 ; Cudo et al, 2020a ), it can be assumed that this type of problematic behavior may be associated with desire-based control failure and low inhibition and adjournment (see Kotabe & Hofmann, 2015 ; Nęcka et al, 2016 ).…”

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The Relationship Between Problematic Video Gaming, Problematic Facebook Use, and Self-Control Dimensions Among Female and Male Gamers

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The development of new technology has contributed to changes in everyday functioning. However, one possible negative aspect of new technologies is their problematic, uncontrolled use. Dysfunctional self-control is a critical aspect of problematic behavior. Consequently, the present research investigated the relationship between problematic video gaming (PVG), problematic Facebook use (PFU), and self-control dimensions among female and male gamers. The study comprised 830 videogame players (350 female gamers) aged from 15 to 31 years. PFU was assessed using the Facebook Intrusion Scale, and PVG was assessed using the Problem Video Game Playing Questionnaire. Self-control dimensions were assessed using the 50-item Nowy Arkusz Samowiedzy (Self-Knowledge New Sheet; NAS-50). Findings showed that lower goal maintenance was associated with higher PFU, whereas lower initiative and persistence was associated with higher PVG among both groups. Additionally, there was a negative association between inhibition and adjournment and problematic behaviors among male gamers. In contrast, PFU was associated inhibition and adjournment among female gamers. The findings demonstrate the difference between both genders in the relationship between PVG and self-control. These findings enable a better understanding of the relationship between problematic behaviors and self-control among gamers and the differences between female and male gamers.

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“…The common impacts of self-control deficiency include irritation, regret, despair, self-blame, and more importantly, impaired academic and work progress [ 51 ]. Recently, it has been revealed that while the affective construct of depression and cognitive construct of perfectionism concern have moderate effects on procrastination among college students, those with difficulties in performing self-control also report high levels of maladaptive procrastinating behaviors, implying that the behavioral construct of self-control may be a strong indicator of subsequent procrastination [ 52 , 53 ]. In this vein, we proposed that stress and self-control might underpin the positive relationship between SAI and procrastination, and those with high SAI would be more likely to procrastinate more.…”

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Striving to Avoid Inferiority and Procrastination among University Students: The Mediating Roles of Stress and Self-Control

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The current study intended to examine whether the relationship between university students’ striving to avoid inferiority (SAI) and procrastination was serially mediated by stress and self-control. The sample consisted of 154 Hong Kong university students. Their levels of striving to avoid inferiority, stress, self-control, and procrastination were measured by the Striving to Avoid Inferiority Scale (SAIS), the stress subscale of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21), the Short Self-Regulation Questionnaire (SSRQ), and the General Procrastination Scale (GPS), respectively. The results of structural equation modeling revealed that SAI positively predicted stress, stress negatively predicted self-control, and self-control negatively predicted procrastination. SAI did not directly predict procrastination. The results of bootstrapping analyses supported the hypotheses that the effect of stress on procrastination was mediated by self-control, the effect of SAI on self-control was mediated by stress, and more importantly, the effect of SAI on procrastination was serially mediated by stress and self-control. Further research is suggested to investigate the thoughts and feelings pertinent to procrastination and the actual duration of procrastination among university students.

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The relationship between self-control and procrastination based on the self-regulation theory perspective: the moderated mediation model

Cited by 50 publications

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The effect of conscientiousness on procrastination: The interaction between the self‐control and motivation neural pathways

The effect of conscientiousness on procrastination: The interaction between the self‐control and motivation neural pathways

The Relationship Between Problematic Video Gaming, Problematic Facebook Use, and Self-Control Dimensions Among Female and Male Gamers

Striving to Avoid Inferiority and Procrastination among University Students: The Mediating Roles of Stress and Self-Control

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