A Comparative Analysis of Academic Procrastination among Male and Female Adolescents

ABSTRACT Academic procrastination is a widespread behavioral issue among adolescents that significantly affects academic performance and psychological well-being. The present study aimed to compare academic procrastination among male and female adolescent students of English medium schools. The sample consisted of 100 students, including 50 male and 50 female adolescents selected through random sampling techniques. The Academic Procrastination Scale (APS) constructed by Dr. Ashok K. Kalia and Manju Yadav was used for data collection. Statistical analysis was conducted using mean, standard deviation, and independent samples t-test. The findings revealed that academic procrastination among adolescent female students was higher than that of adolescent male students. The results highlight the need for gender-sensitive academic interventions to address procrastination behaviors in school settings. Keywords: Academic Procrastination, Adolescents, Gender Differences, English Medium School, Comparative Study