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Reducing academic procrastination by acceptance and commitment therapy: A pilot study

Publicated to:Clínica Contemporánea. 11 (1): e4- - 2020-01-01 11(1), DOI: 10.5093/cc2020a3

Authors: López-López, A; Pérez, LT; Gutiérrez, JLG; Pompa, BM; Fernández, MA

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Univ Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid, Spain - Author

Abstract

The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact and implementation of a pilot program based on ACT for reducing academic procrastination in university students. It will also analyse the changes produced in the academic self-concept and motivational elements. Students were randomly assigned to an experimental group (N = 7) receiving a program of five sessions or to a control group without intervention (N = 15). The measurement instruments used were the Procrastination Assessment Scale, the MAPE-3 Questionnaire for evaluation of motivation, and the academic self-concept scale from the AF-5 Questionnaire. The results showed statistically significant changes for academic procrastination, fear of failure and academic self-concept. Although modest, this study presents data favourable to the application of ACT as an effective therapeutic option for the treatment of procrastination in university students.

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Academic motivationAcademic procrastinationAcceptance and commitment therapyImpactProgramPsychoeducational programSelf-conceptStrategiesValidation

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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-06-24:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 119 (PlumX).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
  • Additionally, the work has been submitted to a journal classified as Diamond in relation to this type of editorial policy.

Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (López López, Almudena) and Last Author (Fernández Sanjuán, Miguel Ángel).

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been López López, Almudena.