The Roles of Self-Regulation and Self-Control in Procrastination

Abstract

Procrastination is a prevailing and pernicious form of self-regulatory failure. This common phenomenon can occur across a variety of life domains. Procrastination and impaired self-control or self-regulation often occur for many individuals which can lead to difficulty with daily issues such as controlling impulses and maintaining attention. Understanding how mechanisms of self-control and self-regulation work is an important issue. Despite large body research, findings in this field are often uncertain and its mechanisms and causes are ambiguous. The goal of this mini review is to explore the roles of self-control and self-regulation in procrastination.