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Statistical Analysis of the Academic Procrastination Scale Demonstrates its Psychometric Properties Through a Rigorous Four-Factor Validation Study |
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PP: 263-277 |
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doi:10.18576/jsap/150208
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Abdulaziz Faleh Al-Osail,
Asem Mohammed Ibrahim,
Mashael Nasser Al-Dosari,
Ashraf Ragab Ibrahim,
Mohamed Sayed Abdellatif,
Mohammad A. Tashtoush,
Mohamad A. Khasawneh,
Mohamed Ali Nemt-Allah,
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Abstract |
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| In this study we validated and examined the psychometric properties of the Academic Procrastination Scale for students in Egyptian higher education. The research at the Faculties of Education, Egypt, involved 1,216 undergraduate students (509 for EFA and 707 for CFA) aged 18-24 years, representing diverse academic years and departments with male and female participants. The researchers employed a rigorous methodology involving exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, reliability assessments, and comprehensive statistical evaluations to assess the scales validity and reliability. The analysis revealed a robust four-factor structure explaining 52.07% of total variance, comprising Core Procrastination, Work Disconnection, Poor Time Management, and Emotional and Motivational Self-Control. Confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated excellent model fit indices (CMIN/DF = 2.326, CFI = 0.947, RMSEA = 0.043), with standardized factor loadings ranging from 0.46 to 0.72. The scale exhibited exceptional internal consistency, with McDonalds ω of 0.900 and Cronbachs Alpha of 0.899, and demonstrated strong test-retest reliability of 0.927 with 113 participants over a 16-day interval. The findings contribute significant insights into academic procrastination measurement within the Egyptian cultural context, highlighting the multidimensional nature of procrastination behaviors. |
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