Research motivation and academic satisfaction in relation to procrastination: a perspective from self-determination theory in Peruvian university students
Background Academic procrastination significantly hinders learning and professional development. Drawing on Self-Determination Theory, this study evaluated the extent to which research motivation and satisfaction with studies are associated with lower levels of academic procrastination among univers...
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| author | Deysi del Carmen Acero-Zevallos Denis Frank Cunza-Aranzábal Wilma Villanueva Quispe |
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| description | Background Academic procrastination significantly hinders learning and professional development. Drawing on Self-Determination Theory, this study evaluated the extent to which research motivation and satisfaction with studies are associated with lower levels of academic procrastination among university students. Methods A non-experimental and cross-sectional research based on surveys was employed. The sample consisted of 668 students (ages 18–40) from public and private Peruvian universities. Participants completed the Research Motivation Scale for Peruvian university students (MoINV-U), the Brief Satisfaction with Studies Scale, and the Academic Procrastination Scale. The sample size provided a post hoc statistical power of 1.00. Results The multiple regression analysis indicated that the regression model was statistically significant (F = 66.6, p < .001). Both research motivation ( β = −0.327, p < .001) and satisfaction with studies ( β = −0.129, p < .01) were significant negative statistical contributors. The model explained 16.7% of the variance in procrastination with a medium effect size (f² = 0.20). Conclusion The findings suggest that intrinsic motivation toward scientific inquiry and levels of academic well-being are significantly associated with academic procrastination patterns. These findings offer a valuable empirical foundation for future investigations into psychoeducational strategies that promote academic self-regulation within university contexts. |
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| spelling | openalex:W7165127017Research motivation and academic satisfaction in relation to procrastination: a perspective from self-determination theory in Peruvian university studentsDeysi del Carmen Acero-ZevallosDenis Frank Cunza-AranzábalWilma Villanueva Quispeacademic procrastinationresearch motivationintrinsic motivationself-determination theoryuniversity studentsacademic well-beingacademic self-regulationPeruvian university studentsPerfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety StudiesStudent Stress and CopingEducation, Achievement, and GiftednessBackground Academic procrastination significantly hinders learning and professional development. Drawing on Self-Determination Theory, this study evaluated the extent to which research motivation and satisfaction with studies are associated with lower levels of academic procrastination among university students. Methods A non-experimental and cross-sectional research based on surveys was employed. The sample consisted of 668 students (ages 18–40) from public and private Peruvian universities. Participants completed the Research Motivation Scale for Peruvian university students (MoINV-U), the Brief Satisfaction with Studies Scale, and the Academic Procrastination Scale. The sample size provided a post hoc statistical power of 1.00. Results The multiple regression analysis indicated that the regression model was statistically significant (F = 66.6, p < .001). Both research motivation ( β = −0.327, p < .001) and satisfaction with studies ( β = −0.129, p < .01) were significant negative statistical contributors. The model explained 16.7% of the variance in procrastination with a medium effect size (f² = 0.20). Conclusion The findings suggest that intrinsic motivation toward scientific inquiry and levels of academic well-being are significantly associated with academic procrastination patterns. These findings offer a valuable empirical foundation for future investigations into psychoeducational strategies that promote academic self-regulation within university contexts.Articlehttps://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2026.1858876https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/education/articles/10.3389/feduc.2026.1858876/pdfW7165127017enFrontiers in Education2504-284X2026-06-19 |
| spellingShingle | academic procrastination research motivation intrinsic motivation self-determination theory university students academic well-being academic self-regulation Peruvian university students Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies Student Stress and Coping Education, Achievement, and Giftedness Deysi del Carmen Acero-Zevallos Denis Frank Cunza-Aranzábal Wilma Villanueva Quispe Research motivation and academic satisfaction in relation to procrastination: a perspective from self-determination theory in Peruvian university students |
| title | Research motivation and academic satisfaction in relation to procrastination: a perspective from self-determination theory in Peruvian university students |
| title_full | Research motivation and academic satisfaction in relation to procrastination: a perspective from self-determination theory in Peruvian university students |
| title_fullStr | Research motivation and academic satisfaction in relation to procrastination: a perspective from self-determination theory in Peruvian university students |
| title_full_unstemmed | Research motivation and academic satisfaction in relation to procrastination: a perspective from self-determination theory in Peruvian university students |
| title_short | Research motivation and academic satisfaction in relation to procrastination: a perspective from self-determination theory in Peruvian university students |
| title_sort | research motivation and academic satisfaction in relation to procrastination a perspective from self determination theory in peruvian university students |
| topic | academic procrastination research motivation intrinsic motivation self-determination theory university students academic well-being academic self-regulation Peruvian university students Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies Student Stress and Coping Education, Achievement, and Giftedness |
| topic_facet | academic procrastination research motivation intrinsic motivation self-determination theory university students academic well-being academic self-regulation Peruvian university students Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies Student Stress and Coping Education, Achievement, and Giftedness |
| url | https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2026.1858876 https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/education/articles/10.3389/feduc.2026.1858876/pdf |
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