• Ms. Shrutika Bhalerao
• Dr. Prakash Makasare
• Dr. Nutan Makasare

Abstract : Background: Academic Procrastination is a common issue among nursing students, often leading to poor academic performance, increased stress, and decreased efficiency. Understanding the underlying factors contributing to procrastination is essential for developing effective strategies to mitigate its impact. Methodology: Quantitative Research approach and descriptive non experimental research design was used. Sample size compromised of 100 students which were selected by non probability convenience sampling technique. Data was collected using Demographic profile and Self Structured Likert Scale of Academic Procrastination. Analysis was performed by descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: The present study shows that, maximum students are in the age group of 18.1-19 years 54 (54%). Majority of students are Females 86(86%). Majority of participants are belongs to Semester III 42 (42%). Majority has average Family Income 25001- 50000 in rupees 62(62%). Higher proportion belongs to urban areas 54%. Use of Social Media highlights that a significant portion of participants (45%) engage with multiple platform. The levels of factor influence among participants 58 (58%), were moderately influenced (26% to 50%). The scores ranged from a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 81, with a mean factor influence score of 34.50 ± 15.30. This indicates that most participants experienced a moderate level of influence overall. The correlation between factors influencing academic procrastination and demographic variables was determined by using Karl Pearson's correlation coefficient and positive correlation was found(r= 0.87). The association between factors influencing academic procrastination and demographic variables was determined by using chi square test. The test was conducted at 5% level of significance and concluded that there is association between factors influencing academic procrastination and demographic variables such as Gender, Year of Semester and Residential Status. Conclusion: The present study concluded that, there was significant association of level of factors influencing academic procrastination with the demographic variables Gender, Year of Semester and Residential Status. The present study also concluded that, there was no significant association of level of factors influencing academic procrastination with the demographic variables such as Age, Family Income and Use of Social Media.

Academic procrastination, Nursing students, Factors influencing procrastination. ______________

"A study to assess the factors influencing academic procrastination among students of selected nursing colleges.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 9, page no.c682-c687, September-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2509274.pdf

"A study to assess the factors influencing academic procrastination among students of selected nursing colleges.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 9, page no. ppc682-c687, September-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2509274.pdf