ABSTRACT

Background: Procrastination, the intentional delay of significant tasks, is prevalent among university students, particularly nursing students. Material and methods: This study explored the relationship between academic procrastination and stress in 200 first-year nursing students in Bangalore, utilising Lay's General Procrastination Scale and the Perceived Stress Scale. Results: Results indicated an average procrastination score of 55.17, with 44.5% of participants showing low procrastination. Stress scores averaged 19.72, with 82% experiencing moderate stress. Conclusion: A weak correlation between procrastination (r = 0.258) and stress was identified, highlighting the necessity for educators to implement coping strategies and awareness programmes addressing academic procrastination and its associated stress, thereby supporting students’ mental health and academic progress.