ACADEMIC PROCRASTINATION AND GRADE LEVEL: INSIGHTS FROM AN INDONESIAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL SAMPLE

Adine Septa Afiifah, Hayyin Nabila Aubar, Diniy Hidayatur Rahman, Indah Nur Rahmawati

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This study explores academic procrastination among junior high school students by comparing seventh- and eighth-grade students at SMP Negeri 03 Batu, Indonesia. Using a quantitative comparative design, the research involved 94 students (64 from grade 7 and 30 from grade 8). The Tuckman Procrastination Scale (TPS) was administered to assess students' procrastination levels. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and an Independent Samples t-test. The results showed that most students in both grade levels exhibited moderate levels of academic procrastination. Although the mean procrastination score for eighth graders was slightly higher than that of seventh graders, the difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.271). These findings suggest that academic procrastination is a common issue among early adolescents, regardless of grade level. The study highlights the importance of implementing broad, developmentally appropriate interventions to promote time management and self-regulated learning. Limitations include the use of a single school sample and self-report measures. Future research should involve larger, more diverse samples and explore additional contributing factors to deepen our understanding of procrastination in adolescence.

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