MIXED-METHOD REPORT INTO CHINESE POSTGRADUATES’ PROCRASTINATION BEHAVIOR, ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT AND SELF-CONFIDENCE

Authors

  • Li-Wei Wei Lecturer, Department of General Education, Chinese International College, Dhurakij Pundit University, Thailand
  • Napawan Jaisook Lecturer, Department of General Education, Chinese International College, Dhurakij Pundit University, Thailand
  • Fei Zhao Lecturer, Department of General Education, Chinese International College, Dhurakij Pundit University, Thailand
  • Manhua Li Lecturer, Department of General Education, Chinese International College, Dhurakij Pundit University, Thailand
  • Chaoqiao Yang Lecturer, Department of General Education, Chinese International College, Dhurakij Pundit University, Thailand
  • Lu Zhang Lecturer, Department of General Education, Chinese International College, Dhurakij Pundit University, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v10i6.4819

Keywords:

academic engagement, Chinese postgraduates, procrastination behavior, self-confidence, academic pursuits

Abstract

In this mixed-method investigation, the researchers delved into the intricate dynamics underlying Chinese postgraduates' procrastination behavior, academic engagement, and self-confidence, unveiling a multifaceted interplay among these factors. Quantitative findings revealed an intermediate-high level of procrastination, particularly in relation to writing assignments, exam preparations, and weekly reading tasks, while attendance tasks and general school activities elicited lower procrastination levels. Further analysis elucidated a substantial negative correlation between procrastination behaviors and both academic engagement and self-confidence, indicating the pernicious influence of this pervasive phenomenon on students' academic experiences. Qualitative insights garnered through thematic analysis explicated the complex reasons behind procrastination, including being overwhelmed by intricate tasks, lack of genuine interest, competitive milieu, insecurities, distractions, cultural and familial pressures, and struggles with time management, prioritization, and perfectionism. Furthermore, inadequate mentorship and anxiety surrounding future career prospects emerged as significant contributors to procrastination. Evidently, this detrimental factor not only impeded postgraduates' academic immersion but also eroded their self-confidence, exacerbating the detrimental repercussions on their scholarly performance. Thus, the findings underscore the imperative for targeted interventions, encompassing mentorship, time management skills, and emotional support, to mitigate the deleterious effects of procrastination on Chinese postgraduates' academic engagement and self-confidence.

 

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Author Biographies

  • Li-Wei Wei, Lecturer, Department of General Education, Chinese International College, Dhurakij Pundit University, Thailand

    Dr. Li-Wei (Henry) Wei holds the esteemed position of a full-time Doctoral Pedagogue at the distinguished Chinese International College situated within the eminent Dhurakij Pundit University. In addition, he serves as a part-time lecturer at the renowned Chulalongkorn University Language Institute. Dr. Wei's research pursuits encompass an extensive array of subjects, incorporating the fields of English as a Second Language (ESL) and English as a Foreign Language (EFL) composition, English for Specific Purposes (ESP), language education studies, collocational analysis, educational psychology, and beyond. As a prominent Thai-Chinese academic affiliated with DPU Thailand, Dr. Li-Wei Wei has authored numerous erudite publications and is presently engaged in further research endeavors, with the objective of attaining a promotion to the prestigious rank of Assistant Professor.

  • Napawan Jaisook, Lecturer, Department of General Education, Chinese International College, Dhurakij Pundit University, Thailand

    Dr. Napawan Jaisook presently serves as a full-time lecturer at DPU. With a prodigious academic background, she holds a Master's degree in Education and Thai Language Learning. Hailing from Thailand, Dr. Jaisook's research pursuits encompass general education and the intricacies of teaching Mandarin as a foreign language, reflecting her dedication to the enrichment of linguistic knowledge.

  • Fei Zhao, Lecturer, Department of General Education, Chinese International College, Dhurakij Pundit University, Thailand

    Fei Zhao serves as a full-time lecturer at DPU, possessing an illustrious Master's degree in Education and Technology, profoundly invested in General Education, Technology, and Management, Zhao's research endeavors impeccably amalgamate these diverse yet interconnected fields, further elevating the academic discourse through perspicacious insights and erudite contributions.

  • Manhua Li, Lecturer, Department of General Education, Chinese International College, Dhurakij Pundit University, Thailand

    Manhua Li serves as a full-time lecturer at DPU, possessing a prodigious Master's degree in both Education and Mathematics. Li's erudite research interests encompass the multifaceted domain of general education, with particular emphasis on the efficacious integration of mathematics therein, thus contributing profoundly to the academic community.

  • Chaoqiao Yang, Lecturer, Department of General Education, Chinese International College, Dhurakij Pundit University, Thailand

    Chaoqiao Yang presently serves as a full-time lecturer at DPU, having procured her Master's degree in Business Management. Currently, she ardently pursues her doctoral studies in Business Management Administration, with her scholarly predilections encompassing the vast realms of general education and its management, thus contributing profoundly to the ever-evolving academic landscape.

  • Lu Zhang, Lecturer, Department of General Education, Chinese International College, Dhurakij Pundit University, Thailand

    Lu Zhang is a full-time lecturer possessing a Master's degree in Thai as a Foreign Language. With a noteworthy focus on general education, her erudite research interests span Thai language pedagogy, cross-cultural education, and the integration of these domains to facilitate intellectual growth and comprehensive understanding amongst a diverse student body.

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