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Procrastination Tendency Questionnaire

Procrastination Tendency Questionnaire Test

In about 10 minutes, it shows how often you delay important tasks across key areas of life. With 54 items, it pinpoints where follow-through breaks down so you can choose more effective time and motivation strategies.

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Questions: 5410 minutes

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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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6/12

Situation-Dependent (S)

Measures how much task delay depends on situational interest and external motivation rather than self-driven initiation.

Low dependence

Moderate dependence

High dependence

0 – 4: Low dependence | 5 – 6: Moderate dependence | 7 – 12: High dependence

A score of 6 indicates a moderate tendency to postpone tasks when interest or external incentives are low, while still being able to engage under some motivating conditions.

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11/18

Trait-Related Procrastination (TP)

Measures a stable, personality-linked tendency to consciously delay tasks across different life areas, especially affecting goal pursuit at work or study.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 6: Low | 7 – 10: Moderate | 11 – 18: High

A score of 11 falls in the High range, suggesting a pronounced tendency to postpone tasks and potential difficulty maintaining consistent follow-through on important goals.

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49/108

Overall Procrastination Score (OPS)

Measures the general tendency to delay tasks across different areas of life.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 34: Low | 35 – 57: Moderate | 58 – 108: High

A score of 49 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable but not pervasive tendency to postpone tasks across life domains.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Students under deadline pressure

41%OF USERS

They take the test to understand why they delay studying, essays, or exam prep and which situations trigger avoidance.

Overloaded working professionals

34%OF USERS

They use it to pinpoint where work tasks stall, whether from fear of mistakes, unclear priorities, or low motivation.

Coaching and therapy clients

25%OF USERS

They take it as a starting point with a specialist to measure procrastination patterns and choose practical strategies for change.

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Situationally conditioned (Sc)

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7.7

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Personality-Related (P)

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6.3

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Overall procrastination score (Ops)

Average

Normal range

30.7 — 67.3

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108

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures the tendency to delay important tasks despite intending to do them. It also identifies situations where postponement is more likely, such as under stress, uncertainty, or low motivation.

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

Completion time is about 10 minutes. The questionnaire includes 54 items.

How should responses be selected?

Select the option that best matches typical behavior rather than an unusual day. Answer all items without spending excessive time on any single question.

How are results interpreted?

Higher scores generally indicate a stronger tendency to postpone tasks across everyday situations. Results are used to highlight areas where self-organization and follow-through may break down.

Is this a clinical diagnosis tool?

No, it is a screening and self-report measure, not a diagnostic instrument. Results should be considered alongside other information when used in counseling, coaching, or research.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Procrastination Tendency Questionnaire Test

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The Procrastination Tendency Questionnaire is a self-report measure designed to assess a person’s tendency to delay intended tasks and responsibilities. It provides a structured overview of procrastination-related patterns across everyday contexts.

The measure consists of 54 items and typically takes about 10 minutes to complete. Items query common behaviors and attitudes related to task initiation, follow-through, and self-regulation, supporting an estimate of the severity and pervasiveness of procrastination tendencies.

In clinical and counseling settings, the Procrastination Tendency Questionnaire may be used to inform case formulation and to identify areas for intervention planning (e.g., monitoring avoidance patterns, clarifying situational triggers, and setting treatment targets). Results should be interpreted in conjunction with clinical interview data and other relevant measures.

Author: Piers 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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