FACTORS INFLUENCING PROCRASTINATION AMONG MILLENNIALS AND ITS RELATION TO ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
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Procrastination poses a significant challenge to individuals' work attitudes and behaviors, subsequently impacting organizations and their constituents. This study examines the demographic characteristics influencing procrastination among selected employees within a higher education institution in Central Luzon, Philippines. Employing a descriptive-correlational design, the research employs an adapted questionnaire from McCkloskey (2011). Seventy individuals participated in the survey, utilizing convenience sampling. Findings reveal equal representation of administrative office and faculty respondents, aged 21-30, predominantly male, and single with 1-5 years of service. Respondents acknowledge frequent engagement in procrastination. Additionally, an indirect association between procrastination and civil status emerges. Regression analysis identifies age and civil status as significant predictors of procrastination. The study concludes that specific demographic profiles correlate with employee procrastination. Recommendations are provided to benefit both employees and the organization
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