Meta-analysis of relationship between academic procrastination and time management disposition in China

Objective To explore the overall relationship between academic procrastination and time management disposition among Chinese students, so as to provide a reference for alleviating academic procrastination. Methods The PubMed, Web of Science, Springer, EBSCO, ProQuest, CNKI database, WAN-FANG DATA,CQVIP and other domestic and foreign databases were searched for literature. Articles on the relationship between academic procrastination and time management disposition were collected and analyzed by CMA2.0 software, and the total effect value (r) and its 95% confidence interval (95%CI) were calculated. Results A total of 54 articles (including 54 independent studies, 24 075 students) were included in the study. The correlation coefficient and 95%CI of academic procrastination was -0.37(-0.42——0.32), and it showed a moderate negative correlation. Students' academic level and gender had a moderating effect on the relationship between them(Q = 17.05, 7.02, P<0.01). All the articles included were impartial. Conclusion There is a close relationship between academic procrastination and time management disposition. The relationship between the two factors is affected by related factors.