Being in the moment later? Testing the inverse relation between mindfulness and procrastination

Cheung, R. Y. M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0998-7991 and Ng, M. C. Y. (2019) Being in the moment later? Testing the inverse relation between mindfulness and procrastination. Personality and Individual Differences, 141. pp. 123-126. ISSN 0191-8869 doi: 10.1016/j.paid.2018.12.015

Abstract/Summary

This study examined the longitudinal association between mindfulness and procrastination. A total of 339 Chinese college students participated for four time points, with each time point spanning six months apart. Initial findings based on a cross-lagged panel model suggested an inverse relation between mindfulness and procrastination over time. These findings inform practitioners the importance of cultivating mindfulness as a means to reduce procrastination. Likewise, reducing individuals' tendency to procrastinate can also promote mindful behaviors.