Análisis de la relación entre ansiedad y procrastinación académica en jóvenes universitarios de pregrado comprendidos en edades de 18 a 30 años.

Abstract

The present study aimed to analyze the relationship between anxiety levels and academic procrastination in undergraduate university students aged between 18 and 30 years. The research was conducted using a quantitative approach, with a nonexperimental, cross-sectional, and correlational design. The sample consisted of 64 university students, to whom the Hamilton Anxiety Scale was applied to assess anxiety in its psychic and somatic dimensions, and the Academic Procrastination Scale was used to measure the tendency to postpone academic tasks. The results revealed a predominance of mild and moderate levels of anxiety, particularly in cognitive and emotional dimensions such as constant worry, tension, concentration difficulties, and sleep disturbances. Regarding academic procrastination, a frequent tendency to delay tasks was identified, characterized by irregular time management and difficulties in maintaining motivation toward academic activities perceived as less attractive. Statistical analysis showed a low positive relationship between academic procrastination and anxiety, both in its psychic and somatic dimensions; however, these associations did not reach statistical significance. The comparative analysis by sex identified descriptive differences, with higher levels of anxiety observed in women and a greater tendency toward academic procrastination observed in men. It is concluded that anxiety and academic procrastination are phenomena present in the university context.