Procrastination Tendency Scale Test

See how much you delay important tasks and how it affects your day in about 4 minutes. Get clear insights to target problem spots and build better planning and follow-through.

Start Online Test

Questions: 204 minutes

Hi! My name is Freudly, i am an AI therapist, I will give you an interpretation of the test after you complete it.

08:30

October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
Material has been updated

October 2, 2025
Material has been published

21855 views

2816 completions

2395 likes

Scale Explorer

How the Scales are Structured

example score

70/100

Procrastination Scale (PS)

Measures how strongly a person tends to delay and postpone important tasks.

Low

Average

High

20 – 52: Low | 53 – 66: Average | 67 – 100: High

A score of 70 falls in the High range, suggesting frequent task delay and notable challenges with self-organization compared with most people.

Start Online Test

just completed the test

DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Students under deadline pressure

41%OF USERS

They want to see whether putting off assignments, exam prep, or admin tasks is a persistent pattern or just a busy period.

Overwhelmed working professionals

34%OF USERS

They use it to understand why important tasks slip despite good intentions and how procrastination affects performance at work.

People building better habits

25%OF USERS

They take it for a quick baseline on self-organization and motivation before trying new planning or accountability strategies.

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

RESULTS YOU CAN ACTUALLY USE

What You’ll See After You Finish the Test

Scale Results
— Explained Clearly

Your scores across each test scale, translated into plain, usable insights. Not just numbers, but what they actually mean for your daily life, emotional state, and overall well-being.

AI-Powered
Interpretation

A structured, clinically grounded explanation. Our AI analyzes patterns and relationships between scales to provide a coherent interpretation — without alarmist language.

Statistical
Comparison

See how you compare to others. Your scores are placed in a statistical context, showing percentiles and trends based on anonymized platform data to help you understand what`s typical.

Practical
Recommendations

Actionable guidance tailored to your profile. Receive clear, realistic suggestions you can apply immediately — focused on coping, self-regulation, and realistic next steps.

AI-Detected
Insights

Key patterns you might not notice on your own. Surfacing subtle connections in your responses that help you better understand what may be driving your current results.

Discuss with
an AI Psychologist

Clarify, reflect, and explore right away. Talk through your outcomes, ask questions, and explore meanings in a calm, non-diagnostic dialogue environment.

Start Online Test

Used in 52+ countries

Benchmarking

See How You Compare

Once you finish the test, your results will be compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of the benchmarks we use to place your score in context.

Procrastination Scale (PS)

Average

46.5

Normal range

34.7 — 58.3

min.

max.

100

majority

This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.

Start Online Test

Featured On

Rated 4.8/5 by Our Customers

“Freudly really helped me discover parts of my personality I hadn’t noticed before. It strengthened the areas where I needed to grow and made me feel more grounded and confident in the parts that already worked well.”

— Emma C., US

“I wanted to understand how serious my ADHD is, and now I finally do. I also realized I need to work on my self-esteem. It has been low for a long time, and that makes daily life harder than it should be.”

— Mateo R., CA

“Reading each question felt like someone really understood me. Even though I’ve already dealt with much of this, reflecting still helped me learn something new about myself.”

— Caroline F., US

“The process is simple. The test covers everything you need, and you’ll get a clear breakdown of your results. For just a few dollars, it’s a great value.”

— Klara N., CZ

“I kept thinking there might be a small chance, but now I know for sure. The questions were easy to understand, and the whole process was straightforward.”

— Bruno M., BR

“I really enjoyed this experience. I learned a lot, and it helped me make sense of my thoughts and the feeling I’ve had for a long time that I may have grown up with undiagnosed ADHD.”

— Alice B., FR

“Great platform — the insights were genuinely meaningful!”

— Daniel W., DE

“Everything was easy to follow. The tools you get at the end are genuinely helpful for self-growth, and the price is very reasonable. I really appreciate that.”

— Sofia M., ES

“Surprisingly accurate — honestly didn’t expect it to nail things so well.”

— Adir B., IL

“There are lots of different tests to pick from, and the price is surprisingly low for how much insight you get.”

— Olivia W., CA

“I was pleasantly surprised when I read the results. It was as if someone had sorted out my messy thoughts and given me useful tips to help me speak with more confidence.”

— Grace O., IE

“It was really solid, very detailed, and it actually helped me make sense of a lot of things.”

— Carla T., TT

“I was really impressed with the report. It was clear, thoughtful, and it reflected things I’ve been noticing about myself.”

— Jade H., US

“The questions made me think deeply and helped me become more self-aware.”

— Brooke S., US

“Reading through most of the questions made me feel understood. Although I’ve already worked through some of these issues, the questions still gave me useful insights and helped me learn more about myself.”

— Ryan M., US

“I usually take one or two tests each month, and this has become a good way for me to see how I’m doing.”

— Lucas W., US

“Most of the time, my results are in the 90 to 98th percentile compared to others. It really makes me feel like there’s something unique about me.”

— Ethan C., US

“I tried out some of the AI’s suggestions, and to be honest, they worked much better than I thought they would. Maybe this thing really is smarter than me.”

— Reece D., AU

Trusted by 22k+ Users Worldwide

CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

Any questions left?

What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures the frequency and intensity of delaying intended tasks and decisions. It also reflects difficulties with starting, sustaining, and completing planned activities.

Who can take this questionnaire?

It is suitable for adults and students in educational, counseling, or research settings. Selection of the general or student-focused form should match the respondent’s main context.

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

Completion typically takes about 4 minutes. The questionnaire includes 20 statements.

How should responses be completed?

Read each statement and select the response option that best matches typical behavior. Answers should reflect usual patterns rather than a single recent day.

How should the results be interpreted?

Higher scores indicate a stronger tendency to postpone tasks and greater impact on functioning. Results support screening and goal-setting but do not provide a clinical diagnosis.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Procrastination Tendency Scale Test

procrastination

This brief self-report measure assesses an individual’s tendency to delay intended tasks and responsibilities. The Procrastination Tendency Scale is used to characterize procrastination-related patterns that may affect daily functioning across academic, occupational, and personal domains.

The instrument includes 20 items and typically requires about 4 minutes to complete. Responses can help identify the frequency and perceived impact of postponement behaviors and support clinical case formulation or research screening. Results from the Procrastination Tendency Scale should be interpreted in the context of other clinical information and are not, by themselves, diagnostic.

Author: p-steel

Literature: Steel, P. The nature of procrastination: A meta-analytic and theoretical review of quintessential self-regulatory failure. Psychological Bulletin. 2007.; Tice, D. M., & Baumeister, R. F. Longitudinal study of procrastination, performance, stress, and health: The costs and benefits of dawdling. Psychological Science. 1997.; Sirois, F. M., & Pychyl, T. A. Procrastination and the priority of short-term mood regulation: Consequences for future self. Social and Personality Psychology Compass. 2013.; Lay, C. H. At last, my research article on procrastination. Journal of Research in Personality. 1986.

Test Question Form