Laziness Self-Regulation Scale Test

Understand how well a teen manages procrastination and low drive in 5 minutes. With 26 targeted items, it pinpoints motivation blockers and guides practical steps to build self-control and follow-through.

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October 2, 2025

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How the Scales are Structured

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2/4

Laziness Self-Regulation Coefficient (LSC)

Measures how well a person can overcome laziness and act toward goals across different situations.

High self-regulation

Moderate self-regulation

Low self-regulation

1 – 1.5: High self-regulation | 1.5 – 3: Moderate self-regulation | 3 – 4: Low self-regulation

A score of 2 indicates moderate self-regulation, meaning laziness sometimes interferes with follow-through but can often be managed with effort and structure.

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8/13

Coefficient K = 4 (CK=4)

Measures how well a teenager can regulate and overcome laziness through willpower in everyday tasks and goals.

Low self-regulation

Moderate self-regulation

High self-regulation

0 – 4: Low self-regulation | 5 – 9: Moderate self-regulation | 10 – 13: High self-regulation

A score of 8 falls in the Moderate self-regulation range, suggesting variable ability to push through procrastination with willpower depending on the situation.

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10/13

Coefficient 3 (C3)

This scale measures how effectively a teenager regulates laziness and maintains purposeful action without excessive internal struggle.

Low self-regulation

Moderate self-regulation

High self-regulation

0 – 4: Low self-regulation | 5 – 9: Moderate self-regulation | 10 – 13: High self-regulation

A score of 10 falls in the High self-regulation range, suggesting good control over laziness with a generally balanced, rational approach to effort and responsibility.

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6/13

Coefficient 2 (C2)

Measures how strongly responsibility and willpower help a person overcome laziness and act despite obstacles.

Low self-regulation

Moderate self-regulation

High self-regulation

0 – 4: Low self-regulation | 5 – 9: Moderate self-regulation | 10 – 13: High self-regulation

A score of 6 suggests a moderate ability to push through laziness, with willpower and responsibility helping in some situations but not consistently across tasks.

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4/13

K = 1.5 (K=1)

Measures the degree of hyper-regulated willpower that enables acting despite feeling the task is futile, reflecting pronounced ability to override laziness.

Low hyper-regulation

Moderate hyper-regulation

High hyper-regulation

0 – 4: Low hyper-regulation | 5 – 9: Moderate hyper-regulation | 10 – 13: High hyper-regulation

A score of 4 falls in the Low hyper-regulation range, suggesting limited tendency to push through laziness when a task feels pointless.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Procrastinating students

41%OF USERS

Teens who keep putting off homework, studying, or chores and want to understand what triggers their avoidance and how to push through it.

Parents seeking clarity

34%OF USERS

Parents who notice their teen is unmotivated or inconsistent and want a clearer picture of where self-discipline breaks down.

School support staff

25%OF USERS

Teachers, counselors, and psychologists who use quick screening to identify patterns behind low initiative and plan targeted support.

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Self-regulation coefficient of laziness (Scol)

Average

2.3

Normal range

1.9 — 2.7

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K = 4 (K=4)

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4.2

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K = 3 (K=3)

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7 — 11

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K = 2 (K=2)

Average

9.3

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K = 1.5 (K=1)

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4.6

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2.2 — 6.9

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What does this test measure?

It measures how effectively a teenager regulates avoidance and low effort when tasks feel unappealing or difficult. It also identifies patterns that interfere with follow-through across common life areas.

Who is the test intended for?

It is intended for adolescents, typically ages 13–18. It may be used by psychologists, educators, and counselors as a screening tool to guide support planning.

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

Estimated completion time is about 5 minutes. The questionnaire includes 26 items.

How should items be answered?

Select responses quickly based on typical behavior in similar situations. Use first impressions rather than extended reflection.

How should results be interpreted?

Results describe likely strengths and barriers related to motivation, task perception, and effort control. Scores are not a diagnosis and should be considered alongside other information and professional judgment.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Laziness Self-Regulation Scale Test

laziness self-regulation

The measure is designed to assess perceived capacity to manage low motivation and task avoidance in everyday situations. The Laziness Self-Regulation Scale is intended to support a brief, structured appraisal of self-regulatory behaviors related to initiating and sustaining goal-directed activity (Baumeister & Carver).

The instrument includes 26 items and typically requires about 5 minutes to complete. Items ask respondents to rate reactions and behavioral tendencies when tasks feel effortful or when there is a temptation to delay.

Results from the Laziness Self-Regulation Scale are generally interpreted as an index of self-reported regulation of avoidance tendencies, highlighting areas in which an individual may experience greater difficulty with follow-through. Findings are best integrated with clinical interview and other relevant measures rather than used as a standalone diagnostic indicator.

Author: Charles S. Carver, Roy F. Baumeister

Literature: Baumeister, R. F., & Heatherton, T. F. Self-regulation failure: An overview. Psychological Inquiry. 1996.; Steel, P. The procrastination equation: How to stop putting things off and start getting stuff done. HarperCollins. 2010.

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