Procrastination, health, and well-being /

"Research on procrastination has grown exponentially in recent years. Studies have revealed that procrastination is an issue of self-regulation failure, and specifically misregulation of emotional states-not simply a time management problem as often presumed. This maladaptive coping strategy is...

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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Sirois, Fuschia M. (Editor), Pychyl, Timothy A. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London, United Kingdom ; San Diego, CA : Academic Press, [2016]
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"Research on procrastination has grown exponentially in recent years. Studies have revealed that procrastination is an issue of self-regulation failure, and specifically misregulation of emotional states-not simply a time management problem as often presumed. This maladaptive coping strategy is a risk factor not only for poor mental health, but also poor physical health and other aspects of well-being. Procrastination, Health, and Well-Being brings together new and established researchers and theorists who make important connections between procrastination and health. The first section of the book provides an overview of current conceptualizations and philosophical issues in understanding how procrastination relates to health and well-being including a critical discussion of the assumptions and rationalizations that are inherent to procrastination. The next section of the book focuses on current theory and research highlighting the issues and implications of procrastination for physical health and health behaviors, while the third section presents current perspectives on the interrelationships between procrastination and psychological well-being. The volume concludes with an overview of potential areas for future research in the growing field of procrastination, health, and well-being."--
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:012802898X
9780128028988