Role of Self-Compassion on Rumination and Procrastination

Abstract

It is understood that mental health is a growing concern, especially among young adults considering it is a period of significant transitions and identity exploration. Procrastination may be more common among young adults because of the challenges they face in their jobs or studies. Procrastination can lead to rumination if goals are not met. This can result in low self-esteem and feelings of inadequacy. This study investigates the interplay between rumination, procrastination, and self-compassion among young adults.  211 participants responded to the questionnaires on DASS21, Rumination Responsive Scale, General Procrastination Scale, and Self-compassion Scale. 58 participants were screened out using the DASS21, this was done to screen out the clinical population of depression, anxiety, and stress. The results of the study using 153 participants demonstrate a significant positive correlation between rumination and procrastination, a significant negative correlation between self-compassion and rumination, and self-compassion and procrastination. Furthermore, self-compassion was seen to impact rumination and procrastination significantly. These results contribute to the growing body of knowledge about the connections between rumination, procrastination, and self-compassion among young adults.