Procrastination Severity Scale Test

Understand how much procrastination disrupts your daily life in about 3 minutes. Pinpoint key drivers like perfectionism and anxiety for clear next steps in coaching or counseling.

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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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5/10

Anxiety (A)

Measures how much worry and stress around completing tasks contributes to delaying them.

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Moderate

High

0 – 3: Low | 4 – 7: Moderate | 8 – 10: High

A score of 5 indicates a moderate level of task-related worry that may sometimes contribute to postponing tasks to reduce internal tension.

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9/10

Perfectionism (P)

Measures how strongly perfectionistic standards contribute to delaying tasks due to fear of making mistakes or falling short.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 3: Low | 4 – 7: Moderate | 8 – 10: High

A score of 9 falls in the High range, suggesting that very high standards and concern about imperfect outcomes may be a prominent driver of postponing tasks.

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5/10

Motivational Deficiency (MD)

Measures how much lack of inner drive or interest contributes to delaying tasks.

Adequate motivation

Reduced motivation

Marked motivational deficiency

0 – 3: Adequate motivation | 4 – 7: Reduced motivation | 8 – 10: Marked motivational deficiency

A score of 5 falls in the Reduced motivation range, suggesting occasional postponement linked to limited intrinsic interest or drive.

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14/30

General Procrastination (GP)

Measures the overall tendency to postpone important tasks and responsibilities in daily life.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 6: Low | 7 – 15: Moderate | 16 – 30: High

A score of 14 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting occasional procrastination that may affect some tasks but typically remains manageable.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Stressed students and learners

41%OF USERS

They delay studying or assignments due to anxiety, perfectionism, or fear of falling short.

Overwhelmed office professionals

34%OF USERS

They put off important work tasks when pressure, uncertainty, or high standards make starting feel hard.

Self-improvement seekers

25%OF USERS

They want a quick check of how much postponing affects daily life and what tends to trigger it.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Anxiety (A)

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3.7

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1.9 — 5.6

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Perfectionism (P)

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5.7

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Motivational Deficiency (MD)

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4.1

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2.6 — 5.6

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General Procrastination (GP)

Average

12.8

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9 — 16.5

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures how often intentional delay affects completion of important tasks. It focuses on patterns that increase problems later despite awareness of consequences.

What kinds of reasons for delaying are assessed?

It assesses delay linked to perfectionistic standards and to anxiety-driven avoidance. These factors are evaluated as common triggers for postponement.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

Completion time is typically about 3 minutes. The questionnaire includes 15 items.

How should items be answered?

Rate each statement based on how often it applies in everyday situations. Use the full range of response options and answer without overthinking.

How are results used?

Scores indicate the severity of delay and the relative contribution of perfectionism and anxiety. Results can guide further assessment and planning for motivation and anxiety management.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Procrastination Severity Scale Test

procrastination

This brief self-report measure screens for the severity of habitual delay in initiating or completing intended tasks and its perceived impact on day-to-day functioning. The Procrastination Severity Scale is designed to provide a rapid snapshot of procrastination-related behaviors and associated distress or impairment.

The Procrastination Severity Scale consists of 15 items and typically takes about 3 minutes to complete. Respondents rate the frequency or typicality of procrastination behaviors; scores can be used to inform clinical interviewing, case formulation, and treatment planning where procrastination is a presenting concern. The measure is attributed to P. Steel.

Author: P. Steel

Literature: Steel, P. The nature of procrastination: A meta-analytic and theoretical review of quintessential self-regulatory failure. Psychological Bulletin. 2007.

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