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Irrational Procrastination Scale (IPS)

Irrational Procrastination Scale (IPS) Test

Understand how much you delay important tasks even when you know it will backfire in just 2 minutes. Get a clear, repeatable snapshot that separates irrational delay from low motivation and helps track change over time.

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October 2, 2025

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27/45

Irrational Procrastination (IP)

Measures the tendency to irrationally delay planned tasks despite knowing it may have negative consequences.

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9 – 22: Low | 23 – 37: Moderate | 38 – 45: High

A score of 27 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting occasional or situational task delay with some flexibility in time management.

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Students under deadline pressure

41%OF USERS

They put off studying and assignments despite knowing it will hurt grades and increase stress.

Overloaded working professionals

34%OF USERS

They delay key tasks at work even when the consequences are clear, and want to understand whether it’s a willpower issue.

Clients in coaching or therapy

25%OF USERS

They use the test to pinpoint irrational delay patterns and track improvement across repeated check-ins.

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Irrational Procrastination Scale (IPS)

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29.7

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22.9 — 36.4

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What does this scale measure?

It measures the tendency to delay important tasks despite knowing the delay may lead to negative consequences. The focus is on deliberate, irrational delay rather than general low motivation.

Who is this scale intended for?

It is appropriate for adolescents and adults in educational, workplace, coaching, or clinical settings. It can be used in screening and in outcome monitoring.

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

Completion typically takes about two minutes. The scale includes nine statements.

How should responses be given?

Select the response option that best matches typical behavior, not an unusual week. Answer all items using the same time frame and interpretation.

How can results be used in practice?

Scores can help estimate the severity of intentional delay and its relation to self-control and follow-through. Repeating the scale over time can track change after skills training or other interventions.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Irrational Procrastination Scale (IPS) Test

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Procrastination is commonly defined as the voluntary delay of intended tasks despite anticipating negative consequences. The Irrational Procrastination Scale (IPS) is a brief self-report measure designed to assess this maladaptive, irrational pattern of delay.

The instrument consists of 9 items and typically requires about 2 minutes to complete. Items are rated by the respondent to reflect the degree to which they endorse postponing important activities even when they recognize likely costs; the resulting score is used to estimate severity of irrational procrastination for screening, baseline characterization, or repeated measurement over time.

The Irrational Procrastination Scale (IPS) can be used in clinical, counseling, coaching, and research contexts to support case formulation and to monitor change across interventions when administered at multiple time points.

Author: p-steel

Literature: Ferrari, J. R., Johnson, J. L., & McCown, W. G. Procrastination and task avoidance: Theory, research, and treatment. Plenum Press. 1995.; Steel, P. Arousal, avoidant and decisional procrastinators: Do they exist? Personality and Individual Differences. 2010.

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