Procrastination and Its Hold on Gen Z
Abstract: The present study, "Procrastination and Its Hold on Gen-Z", explores procrastination among Gen Z participants, with particular attention to academic stress and digital distractions. Procrastination refers to voluntarily delaying an intended task despite anticipating negative consequences. The study considers common procrastinated activities, reported reasons for delay, emotional experiences, digital-media distractions and perceived effects on academic or work performance. The document reports an illustrative sample of 100 participants and uses descriptive percentages to present response patterns. The reported findings suggest that procrastination is common, particularly for academic/work-related tasks, and is associated with social-media distraction, low motivation, boredom, task-related overwhelm and difficulty initiating tasks. Stress, guilt and anxiety were common reported experiences, while some participants described temporary relief after postponement. The study highlights that procrastination is multidimensional and may be addressed through realistic planning, task breakdown, emotional awareness and healthier digital habits.
Keywords: Procrastination, Generation Z, academic stress, digital distraction, self-regulation, academic performance
How to Cite?: Sweta Nahata, Evangeline Supriya, "Procrastination and Its Hold on Gen Z", Volume 15 Issue 10, October 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1151-1153, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR261015111815, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR261015111815