The relationship between perfectionism, rumination, and academic procrastination among Chinese college students

Huang Jing and Sabariah Sharif and Chua Bee Seok (2025) The relationship between perfectionism, rumination, and academic procrastination among Chinese college students. Southeast Asia Psychology Journal (SAPJ), 13 (1). pp. 25-39. ISSN 2289 -1870

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Abstract

Academic procrastination has a significant impact on college students' academic performance and future employment prospects, making it an important issue to address. This study aimed to examine the effects of perfectionism and rumination on academic procrastination among college students. Additionally, the study explored the mediating role of rumination in the relationship between perfectionism and academic procrastination. A total of 460 students from four representative universities in Southwest China were surveyed using The Chinese Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (CFMPS,1991) Rumination Scale (RRS), and Academic Procrastination Scale (API). The scales demonstrated good reliability and validity. The study analyzed correlations and regression relationships among the variables and also investigated the mediating effect of rumination. The results indicated that perfectionism did not directly affect students' academic procrastination; instead, it influenced procrastination through rumination. Rumination fully mediated the relationship between perfectionism and academic procrastination.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Chinese College Students, Perfectionism, Rumination, Academic Procrastination
Subjects:	L Education > LA History of education > LA5-2396 History of education > LA410-2284 Other regions or countries L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB5-3640 Theory and practice of education > LB2300-2430 Higher education
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Psychology and Social Work
Depositing User:	JUNAINE JASNI -
Date Deposited:	31 Oct 2025 14:51
Last Modified:	31 Oct 2025 14:51
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/45537

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