Academic Motivation and Its Influence on Academic Procrastination among Nursing Students

Document Type : Original Article

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1 (1) B.Sc. Nursing Science, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University

2 (2) Professor of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University

3 (3) Assistant Professor of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University

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Background: Academic motivation and procrastination are two sides of the same coin in nursing education. While motivation drives students to excel, procrastination hinders their progress. Understanding these concepts is crucial for both students and educators to foster a conducive learning environment. Aim: the current study aimed to assess academic motivation and its influence on academic procrastination among nursing students. Design: A descriptive correlational design was conduct to carry out the study. Setting: The study was conducted at El Salam Technical Nursing Institute which affiliated to EL-Salam Specialized Hospital. Subjects: The study include (123) out of (186) nursing students studying at El-Salam Technical Nursing Institute. Tools of data collection: Tool 1: Academic Motivation Scale. Tool 2: Procrastination Assessment Student Scale. Results:(84.6%) the majority of nursing students in this study demonstrated high total motivation. While, (87.8%). the majority of the nursing students had low total procrastination. Conclusion: there was statistically significant relation between procrastination and age. Recommendation: Use effective time management techniques to Encourage students to reduce procrastination . organized orientation trainings for students to facilitate their academic adaptation in learning process. Foster a positive and supportive learning environment that encourages open communication, collaboration, and a growth mindset.

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Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Volume 16, Issue 3
September 2025
Pages 325-336

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