Irrational Procrastination Scale (IPS) Test
How the Scales are Structured
Who Usually Takes This Test?
See How You Compare
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Example Questions From the Test
- Disagree
- Probably not
- Sometimes
- Probably yes
- Agree
- Disagree
- Mostly no
- Sometimes
- Mostly yes
- Agree
- Disagree
- Somewhat disagree
- Sometimes
- Somewhat agree
- Agree
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Irrational Procrastination Scale (IPS) Test - Symptoms and Signs
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.