The Relationship Between Self-Efficacy and Student’s Academic Procrastination in Completing Their Final Project

Siti Nurrochmah Budiyati; Ervan Johan Wicaksana; Upik Yelianti

doi:10.51276/edu.v7i2.1553

Authors

Siti Nurrochmah Budiyati Universitas Jambi
Ervan Johan Wicaksana Universitas Jambi
Upik Yelianti Universitas Jambi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51276/edu.v7i2.1553

Keywords:

Academic Procrastination , Final Project , Self-Efficacy

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between self-efficacy and academic procrastination in completing final assignments among university students. A quantitative approach with simple linear regression analysis was employed. The participants consisted of 47 Biology Education students at the University of Jambi who were completing their final projects. Data were collected using validated self-efficacy and academic procrastination scales. The findings revealed that both self-efficacy (79%) and academic procrastination (72%) were at moderate levels. Regression analysis indicated that self-efficacy significantly influenced academic procrastination (p < 0.005), contributing 47.6% to the variance. Interestingly, the positive regression coefficient suggests a potential overconfidence effect, where higher self-efficacy may lead to delayed task completion due to underestimation of task demands. This finding highlights that self-efficacy alone is insufficient to ensure productive academic behavior without adequate self-regulation. The study implies that universities should integrate psychological support and time management training to optimize students’ academic performance and reduce procrastination during the final assignment process.

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Author Biographies

Siti Nurrochmah Budiyati, Universitas Jambi

She was born in Suka Maju, Mestong Subdistrict, Muaro Jambi Regency, on October 31, 2000. She is the second child of Mr. Marsono and Mrs. Budiyati. She completed her education from primary to senior secondary levels locally and is currently an undergraduate student in Biology Education at Universitas Jambi.

Ervan Johan Wicaksana, Universitas Jambi

He is a faculty member in the Biology Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Jambi. At present, he holds the position of Vice Dean for Finance and General Affairs at the same faculty. His scholarly interests encompass biology education, curriculum and instruction, as well as educational psychology.

Upik Yelianti, Universitas Jambi

She is a senior faculty member in the Biology Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Jambi. Her expertise lies in biology education and plant physiology, with a particular research focus on instructional media development and the exploration of local plant resources as learning materials in biology.

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