EXPLORING REASONS OF ACADEMIC PROCRASTINATION AMONG NHA TRANG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS USING SPARK LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: GENDER AND GRADE POINT AVERAGE DIFFERENCES
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This study aims to investigate the reasons for academic procrastination among Nha Trang University students using the Spark learning management system for online homework, and examine whether these reasons vary by gender and grade point average. In total, 145 students participated in an online survey and a follow-up interview was conducted with 10 participants. The study used the Procrastination Scale for students to identify key reasons of academic procrastination including fear of failure, task resistance and other factors. Results show that male students reported higher levels of procrastination across most reasons while grade point average differences were mostly insignificant. Students with lower grade point averages were more likely to procrastinate due to lack of understanding. Qualitative data further revealed that poor time management, low motivation, and academic overload contributed to procrastination. Participants suggested structured deadlines, frequent reminders, and reward-based strategies as effective solutions. The study concludes that procrastination is a systemic issue in digital learning environments, requiring both lecturer support and student self-regulation.Downloads
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