Braakman, Tom (2024) Working Smarter to get Things Done. How Procrastination Moderates the Relationship Between Workload and Unfinished Tasks. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Research has identified unfinished tasks as a significant job stressor linked to work-related rumination and sleep disturbances. However, the antecedents of unfinished tasks are underexplored. This study aims to investigate workload as one of these potential antecedents. Additionally, this study investigates how procrastination might act as a moderator between workload and unfinished tasks, and as potential leverage point of intervention. We hypothesize that workload and procrastination are both independently linked to unfinished tasks. Furthermore, we hypothesize that procrastination moderates between workload and unfinished tasks, strengthening the relationship. Data was collected from 113 participants through a selfreport survey drawn from a convenience sample. Results indicate that workload and procrastination are both positively correlated with unfinished tasks. However, procrastination does not moderate the relationship between workload and unfinished tasks, neither weakening nor strengthening the relationship. The results suggest that job design, training and work engagement present promising points for intervention. These interventions include improved project management, training employees on time management and promoting work engagement.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Weigelt, O. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 19 Jul 2024 11:10 |
| Last Modified: | 19 Jul 2024 11:10 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4003 |
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