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Tuckman Procrastination Scale (TPS)

Tuckman Procrastination Scale (TPS) Test

Understand your academic procrastination patterns in about 3 minutes. Get a quick, reliable snapshot of planning and time management hurdles so you can boost focus, motivation, and follow-through.

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October 2, 2025

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51/64

Procrastination (P)

Measures the tendency to delay or put off tasks, reflecting self-regulation and task organization.

Low procrastination

Moderate procrastination

High procrastination

35 – 47: Low procrastination | 48 – 54: Moderate procrastination | 55 – 64: High procrastination

A score of 51 falls in the Moderate procrastination range, suggesting a noticeable tendency to delay tasks but not at the highest level on this scale.

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They feel deadlines piling up and want a quick, clear picture of how much they delay coursework and why.

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They are preparing for high-stakes exams or a final project and want to spot procrastination patterns that hurt planning and follow-through.

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They use a fast screening tool to identify students at risk and tailor support around time management and motivation.

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Tuckman's Procrastination Scale (TPS)

Average

51.7

Normal range

47 — 56.4

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It screens for a tendency to delay academic tasks. It also reflects common patterns such as difficulty starting, planning, or following through.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is designed for use with students in educational settings. It may be used in research or routine monitoring when academic delay is a concern.

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

Completion typically takes about 3 minutes. The brief form contains 16 items.

How should responses be given?

Each item should be answered based on typical behavior rather than a single recent situation. All items should be answered to support accurate scoring.

Has the item wording been updated or corrected?

One item in the longer 24-item version had a known translation error that has been corrected in the online wording. The brief form is recommended and is not affected by that correction.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

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Tuckman Procrastination Scale (TPS) Test

procrastination

This self-report measure is used to screen for procrastination tendencies, particularly in academic or work-related task completion. The Tuckman Procrastination Scale (TPS) consists of 16 items and typically takes about 3 minutes to complete.

Items assess characteristic patterns such as delaying intended activities, difficulty initiating or sustaining goal-directed behavior, and problems with follow-through. Scores are commonly used to support research or clinical formulation by identifying the relative degree of procrastination-related behavior.

The Tuckman Procrastination Scale (TPS) is attributed to C. H. Lay and is intended for use as a brief indicator rather than a standalone diagnostic tool; interpretation should be integrated with collateral information and relevant clinical context.

Author: C. H. Lay

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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