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Tuckman Procrastination Scale (TPS-35)

Tuckman Procrastination Scale (TPS-35) Test

Understand how strongly you delay schoolwork and lose study focus in about 7 minutes. Get a reliable snapshot of time management roadblocks to guide practical, targeted study strategies.

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Tuckman Procrastination Scale (TPS)

Measures the tendency to delay academic tasks and duties, reflecting how often a person postpones planned work.

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1 – 2: Low | 2.1 – 3: Moderate | 3.1 – 4: High

A score of 2 indicates low procrastination tendencies, suggesting postponement is generally infrequent in academic tasks.

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Stressed university students

44%OF USERS

They keep postponing studying until the last moment and want to see how strong their procrastination patterns really are.

High school exam preppers

33%OF USERS

They struggle to stick to a revision plan and take the test to understand why they delay homework and exam practice.

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23%OF USERS

They use a quick academic-focused check to pinpoint time-management bottlenecks and choose more effective study strategies.

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures the tendency to delay academic tasks and to have difficulty starting or sustaining study-related work. It focuses on habitual behavior patterns rather than single events.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is intended for students and other learners who complete assignments, prepare for exams, or study on a schedule. It is most appropriate when procrastination in academic settings is the main concern.

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

It typically takes about 7 minutes to complete. It includes 35 items.

How should responses be given?

Select the option that best describes typical behavior, not an ideal plan or a recent exception. Answer all items and avoid spending excessive time on any single statement.

How should results be interpreted?

Higher scores indicate a stronger and more consistent pattern of academic delay and task avoidance. Results are screening information and should be interpreted alongside study demands, stress level, and related motivation factors.

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Tuckman Procrastination Scale (TPS-35) Test

procrastination

The measure is designed to assess procrastination tendencies in academic contexts, with attention to patterns of delay and task initiation. The Tuckman Procrastination Scale (TPS-35) is commonly used to characterize the frequency and intensity of procrastination-related behaviors and to support clinical or research case formulation. It was developed by Barry J. Tuckman.

The instrument includes 35 items and typically requires about 7 minutes to complete. Responses are used to derive an index of procrastination severity that can inform discussions of time-management difficulties, motivation, and follow-through. In practice, the Tuckman Procrastination Scale (TPS-35) may be administered as part of a broader assessment battery and interpreted in conjunction with clinical interview data and other relevant measures.

Author: Barry J. Tuckman

Literature: Tuckman, B. W. The development and concurrent validity of the Procrastination Scale. Educational and Psychological Measurement. 1991.; Lazarus, R. S., & Folkman, S. Stress, appraisal, and coping. Springer. 1984.

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