Share Paper: The Influence of Expectancy and Task Value on Procrastination in Online Students

  1. Glenda Rakes, The University of Tennessee at Martin, United States
  2. Karee Dunn, The University of Tennessee at Knoxville, United States
  3. Thomas Rakes, The University of Tennessee at Martin, United States

Abstract: Academic procrastination has been shown to be detrimental to academic success because it delays both the quantity and quality of student work. Moreover, the asynchronous online learning environment, may contribute to an even greater tendency to procrastinate. This paper proposes a study that will assess the potential influence of expectancy and task value on procrastination in online graduate students. Subjects will complete a measure of procrastination and a measure of expectancy-value. Findings will be discussed as they relate to reducing online graduate students’ tendency to procrastinate in the future. Suggestions for interventions will be presented.