ASSOCIATION OF PROCRASTINATION WITH MOTOR AND COGNITIVE FATIGUE AMONG STUDENTS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
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https://doi.org/10.69656/pjp.v22i3.1940Keywords:
Cognition, Motor fatigue, ProcrastinationAbstract
Background: Procrastination reflects delaying tasks, staying organized, and mentally alert. This can reduce productivity and add to emotional strain. Mental fatigue means difficulty concentrating, slower thinking, or forgetting things easily. Physical tiredness refers to reduced stamina, and sense of exhaustion. In medical profession where constant alertness are required, this affects both performance and well-being. The objective of this study was to assess the association of procrastination with motor and cognitive fatigue among students. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Ayub Medical College. A total of 206 students and graduates between 18 and 25 years of age were included after using convenience sampling. Incomplete proformas and other causes of fatigue like chronic medical conditions, mental illnesses and on medications were excluded. Duration of study was six months. Information was gathered through a self-administered questionnaire. Basic details, including age, level of education, and average sleep duration and 28 statements rated on a five-point scale, exploring patterns of procrastination with relation to mental and physical tiredness were recorded. The data was analysed using SPSS-25. To explore the relationship between procrastination and fatigue, Pearson’s correlation and simple regression analysis were applied, and p≤0.05 was taken as significant. Results: There was a significant positive association between procrastination and motor-cognitive fatigue authenticated by Pearson’s correlation analysis which revealed a significant relationship (p<0.05). Conclusion: Higher levels of procrastination corresponded to increased fatigue, highlighting its impact on students’ performance and well-being.
Pak J Physiol 2026;22(3):153–6, DOI: https://doi.org/10.69656/pjp.v22i3.1940
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