Procrastination among Young Adults: Examining the Influence of Cognitive Flexibility and Executive Functions

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21356153

Jeeshna K. P.¹, Sujith Babu², and Farseena K. G.³ (Department of Psychology, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala^1,2 and Department of Psychology, Sri. C. Achutha Menon College, Thrissur, Kerala³)

The present study examined how cognitive flexibility and executive functions contribute to procrastination among young adults. This study examined the relationships among cognitive flexibility, executive functions, and procrastination and assessed the extent to which cognitive flexibility and executive functions predict procrastination in young adults. The sample comprised 174 young adults from various regions in Kerala. The tools used in the study are Tuckman’s Procrastination Scale (Tuckman, 1991) the Cognitive Flexibility Scale (Martin & Rubin, 1995) and the Adult Executive Function Index. Data were analysed using multiple statistical methods, including Pearson’s correlation coefficient and stepwise regression analysis. The findings showed that cognitive flexibility predicted procrastination among young adults. The findings indicated that greater cognitive flexibility is linked to reduced procrastination in young adults. This highlights that individuals with higher cognitive flexibility tend to procrastinate less, underscoring the importance of adaptive thinking in self-regulation and managing tasks effectively.