Self Control Correlation With Academic Procrastination Among Vocational Students
Korelasi Pengendalian Diri dengan Penundaan Akademik di Kalangan Siswa Kejuruan
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.21070/psikologia.v10i1.2138Keywords:
Academic Procrastination, Self Control, Vocational Students, Correlational Study, Student BehaviorAbstract
General Background: Academic procrastination is a common behavioral issue that disrupts students’ learning performance and task completion in secondary education. Specific Background: Students in vocational schools frequently face simultaneous academic and practical demands that require strong self-regulation skills. Knowledge Gap: Empirical evidence focusing on the association between self-control and procrastination within vocational high school contexts remains limited. Aims: This study investigates the relationship between self-control and academic procrastination among students of SMK Informatika Sumber Ilmu. Results: Using a quantitative correlational design with 203 participants selected through proportionate stratified random sampling, data collected via validated Likert scales revealed a significant negative correlation (r = −0.623, p < 0.05), with self-control contributing 46.4% of variance in procrastination levels. Most students demonstrated moderate levels on both variables. Novelty: The study provides context-specific evidence from vocational education, highlighting behavioral regulation patterns in students preparing for both academic and workplace demands. Implications: Strengthening self-regulatory skills may reduce delaying behaviors and support more disciplined academic performance, offering practical direction for school-based interventions and counseling programs.
Keywords: Academic Procrastination, Self Control, Vocational Students, Correlational Study, Student Behavior
Key Findings Highlights
-
Strong inverse association between regulation capacity and delay tendencies
-
Nearly half of behavioral variance explained by internal regulation factor
-
Majority of participants categorized within moderate behavioral levels
References
[1] F. F. Farhan and O. Usman, “The Relationship Between Self-Efficacy, Self-Control and Self-Esteem to Students’ Academic Procrastination,” SSRN Electronic Journal, pp. 1–11, 2020, doi: 10.2139/ssrn.3644522.
[2] D. Widyastari, D. Atrizka, B. Ramadhani, and D. S. Damanik, “Academic Procrastination Viewed From Self-Control on Students at SMA Swasta Ar-Rahman Medan,” Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan, Psikologi dan Kesehatan, vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 82–91, 2020.
[3] A. Tifarany, “The Effect of Burnout on Students’ Academic Procrastination,” Undergraduate Thesis, Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara Medan, 2020.
[4] F. E. M. Waruwu, “Self-Regulated Learning Strategy Development and Academic Procrastination in Mathematics,” Undergraduate Thesis, Universitas Sanata Dharma, 2021.
[5] D. Mandasari and H. Nirwana, “Relationship of Self-Control With Student Academic Procrastination,” Jurnal Neo Konseling, vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 1–7, 2019.
[6] F. Husna and T. Suprihatin, “The Relationship Between Self-Control and Academic Procrastination in High School Students,” 2019.
[7] K. A. I. and H. Hadiwinarto, “Social Support and Academic Procrastination in Students,” Consilia Journal of Guidance and Counseling, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 1–9, 2020.
[8] Muslimin, “Academic Procrastination Among Undergraduate Students,” Undergraduate Thesis, Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang, 2018.
[9] F. Muflihah and A. Sholihah, “Gadget Addiction and Academic Procrastination,” TRIADIK, vol. 18, no. 1, pp. 84–93, 2019.
[10] R. Widyaningrum and T. Susilarini, “Self-Control and Self-Efficacy With Academic Procrastination,” IKRA-ITH Humaniora, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 34–39.
[11] D. F. Aisy and Sugiyo, “Self-Control and Academic Procrastination Among Senior High School Students,” Journal of Guidance and Counseling, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 157–177, 2021.
[12] D. Prasetiyo, “Self-Control and Academic Procrastination in University Students,” Undergraduate Thesis, Universitas Islam Indonesia, 2016.
[13] Sugiyono, Metode Penelitian Kuantitatif Kualitatif dan R&D, 26th ed. Bandung: Alfabeta, 2017.
[14] D. T. Azhari, “Self-Control Tendencies in Students With Academic Procrastination,” Undergraduate Thesis, Universitas Negeri Padang, 2019.
[15] N. Livita, “Social Support and Academic Procrastination Among College Students,” Undergraduate Thesis, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palu, 2019.
[16] V. Tiyana, “Self-Control and Academic Procrastination in Junior High School Students,” Undergraduate Thesis, Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, 2023.
[17] T. Sulistyani and D. H. Wibowo, “Self-Control and Academic Procrastination in Vocational Students,” Jurnal Riset Psikologi, vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 67–76, 2022.
[18] I. S. Zahraningsih and Abdurrohim, “Self-Control, Conformity, and Academic Procrastination,” in Konferensi Ilmiah Mahasiswa Unissula, 2019, pp. 420–427.
[19] F. K. Chisan and M. Jannah, “Self-Control and Academic Procrastination in Senior High School Students,” Jurnal Penelitian Psikologi, vol. 8, no. 3, 2021.
[20] L. Indriyani, “Self-Control and Academic Procrastination in High School Students,” Undergraduate Thesis, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan Yogyakarta, 2019.
[21] S. Kim, S. Fernandez, and L. Terrier, “Procrastination, Personality Traits, and Academic Performance,” Personality and Individual Differences, vol. 108, pp. 154–157, 2017.
Downloads
Published
License
Copyright (c) 2026 Reza Nur Aini, Dwi Nastiti
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
