Procrastination Scale (PSI) Test

Understand how procrastination affects your work, school, and self-esteem in about 6 minutes. Get a clear snapshot of delay habits and the stress and guilt that can hold you back.

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102/145

Procrastination (P)

Measures the tendency to voluntarily delay planned tasks, often accompanied by negative emotions such as guilt and dissatisfaction with oneself.

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29 – 73: Low | 74 – 117: Moderate | 118 – 145: High

A score of 102 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting noticeable procrastination with intermittent ability to manage deadlines depending on circumstances.

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Students under deadline pressure

41%OF USERS

People who keep postponing studying, essays, or exam prep and want to see how much it affects grades, stress, and confidence.

Overwhelmed working professionals

34%OF USERS

Employees and freelancers who delay key tasks at work, miss self-set plans, and want a clear snapshot of how procrastination impacts performance.

Clients in counseling

25%OF USERS

People exploring procrastination with a psychologist to understand patterns of avoidance, guilt, and low self-esteem and choose a direction for change.

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Procrastination Scale (PS)

Average

112.6

Normal range

91.1 — 134.2

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145

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures the tendency to deliberately delay important tasks despite expecting negative consequences. It focuses on delay linked with negative feelings such as guilt, dissatisfaction with oneself, and disappointment.

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

Completion time is about 6 minutes. The questionnaire includes 29 items.

How should responses be selected?

Answer based on typical behavior across study, work, and everyday responsibilities. Select the frequency option that best matches how often each statement applies.

What do the results indicate?

Scores reflect how strongly task delay is expressed and how much it may interfere with performance and self-esteem. Results support screening and planning targets for intervention rather than providing a diagnosis.

Who can use this questionnaire, and in what settings?

It is used in psychological counseling, research, and screening in educational or workplace contexts. It is intended for a rapid estimate of procrastination level and related emotional strain.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Procrastination Scale (PSI) Test

procrastination

This self-report measure assesses habitual delay of intended tasks and the subjective impact of that pattern in everyday functioning. The Procrastination Scale (PSI) is designed to characterize the frequency and intensity of procrastination-related behaviors and associated distress in academic, occupational, and personal contexts.

It consists of 29 items and typically requires about 6 minutes to complete. Items ask respondents to rate how often they engage in task postponement and related experiences (e.g., difficulty initiating tasks, avoidance, and negative self-evaluation), supporting a brief profile of procrastination tendencies. In clinical and applied settings, the Procrastination Scale (PSI) may be used to inform case conceptualization, monitor change over time, and guide intervention planning when procrastination is a presenting concern.

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. The measurement and nature of procrastination. University of Minnesota. 2002.

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