Procrastination Trap: the Hidden Link between Stress, Anxiety, Amotivation and Academic Dishonesty

Key Points

• Procrastination frequently correlates with academic dishonesty, revealing an underlying emotional turmoil—specifically stress and anxiety.
• The study identifies that heightened amotivation significantly contributes to an increase in dishonest behaviors in academic settings.
• Observational analysis using surveys helped establish the relationship between these emotional factors and academic integrity.
• The findings suggest that addressing stress and anxiety could mitigate the temptation to engage in dishonest academic practices.