Irrational Procrastination, Emotional Regulation and Hopelessness among students of Psychology

Abstract

Procrastination and Hopelessness are human behaviors that have been experienced frequently by all at some point or another in our lives. Although they are normal human behaviors, they can lead to stress, anxiety, and poorer well-being. The current research aims to investigate the impact of variables such as irrational procrastination, emotional regulation, and hopelessness among students of psychology. This study included students seeking both master’s and bachelor’s degrees.  A purposive sampling method was used to draw a sample of 177 respondents from Bengaluru, India. Pearson’s Correlation and Simple Linear Regression were used to analyze the data. Results revealed that there was a significant relationship between Irrational Procrastination, Emotional Regulation, and Hopelessness among both undergraduate and postgraduate students of Psychology. There was a strong positive relationship between Hopelessness and Irrational Procrastination, Irrational Procrastination and Emotional Regulation, as well as Hopelessness and Emotional Regulation. The study also found that Hopelessness and Irrational Procrastination are significant predictors of Emotional Regulation, with Hopelessness having a stronger effect. This study can be further used to provide a tool kit of ways to deal with such instances at an early stage for a better community of mental health professionals.