Undergraduate students often face significant challenges with academic procrastination, a common challenge for students studying in a blended learning environment that combines both online and face to face learning activities. The study aims to explore the underlying causes and practical solutions for dealing with academic procrastination from the perspective of undergraduate students who are enrolled in a blended learning course. The research employed a mixed method approach which included the data gathered from Academic Procrastination Scale (APA) and insights from semi structured and focus groups interview. The study sample consists of 160 students from various academic disciplines selected via stratified random sampling to ensure broader representation. Quantitative data revealed high prevalence of academic procrastination, closely linked to factors such as inefficient time management, lack of interest to engage in academic tasks and fear of failure. Qualitative data further explain these findings by identifying additional contributors, including lack of structure and lack of presence of facilitator, lack of prevalence and challenges in dealing with the digital learning management system. The study highlights the importance of having structured academic learning support for the students who are studying in a blended learning environment along with an academic learning skills and strategies program which comprises self-regulated learning, time management. Further the study recommends using active learning elements in the course work to enhance instinctive motivation. In conclusion, the study provides valuable insights on how to handle academic procrastination to encourage more effective academic journeys.

Authors:
Aminath Zifna, The Maldives National University, Maldives

About the Presenter(s)
Aminath Zifna is currently a lead intrustional deisgner at the Maldives National University, Maldives.

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