Mediating Role of Academic Procrastination between Emotional Intelligence and Academic Performance of Pakistani Youth

Authors

  • Aqsa Wasim Research Scholar, Riphah International University, Faisalabad. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8407-8064
  • Muhammad Adeeb PhD Candidate, Awang Had Salleh Graduate School of Arts & Sciences (AHSGS), Universiti Utara Malaysia.
  • Mubeen Mateen Research Scholar, Riphah International University, Faisalabad.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52053/jpap.v2i1.35

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to measure the mediating role of academic procrastination between emotional intelligence and academic performance in Pakistani youth. In total, 347 youth were selected using multi-stage random sampling from three major cities of Punjab province in Pakistan (Rawalpindi, Lahore, & Faisalabad). The average age remained [M (22.70+3.43)]. Two instruments were used; The Schutte Self Report Emotional Intelligence Test and Yockey Academic Procrastination Scale Short Form, while academic performance was calculated considering semester grade point average (SGPA). The results showed that emotional intelligence was significant positively correlated with academic performance. In mediation, Process Macro Hayes (2018) approach was used. The results showed that academic procrastination endured significant negative mediator in relationship of emotional intelligence and academic performance. The female youth were significantly higher in academic performance and emotional intelligence as compared to male youth, while male youth were significantly higher in academic procrastination. Emotional intelligence increases the academic performance and reduces academic procrastination among university students, while academic procrastination endured negative mediator between emotional intelligence and academic procrastination. Males have more prone towards academic procrastination and reported lower emotional intelligence and academic performance as compared to females. The limitations and future avenues were also discussed.

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Wasim, A., Adeeb, M. ., & Mateen, M. (2021). Mediating Role of Academic Procrastination between Emotional Intelligence and Academic Performance of Pakistani Youth. Journal of Professional & Applied Psychology, 2(1), 43–52. https://doi.org/10.52053/jpap.v2i1.35

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