Accepted for/Published in: JMIR Formative Research
Date Submitted: Feb 20, 2025
Open Peer Review Period: Mar 4, 2025 - Apr 29, 2025
Date Accepted: Aug 13, 2025
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Feasibility of a Guided Web-Based Procrastination Intervention for College Students: an Open Trial
ABSTRACT
Background:
College students commonly struggle with procrastination, which is linked to mental health complaints and poor academic performance. Guided e-health interventions can be effective in reducing procrastination.
Objective:
This study aims to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a new e-health intervention targeting procrastination for college students ('GetStarted') with guidance by student e-coaches.
Methods:
We conducted a single-arm study. Primary outcomes are satisfaction (CSQ-8), usability, (SUS-10) and adherence (completion rate). Secondary outcomes are changes to procrastination (IPS), depression (PHQ-9), stress (PSS-10), quality of life (MHQoL) and e-coaching satisfaction (WAI-I).
Results:
Of 734 participants that started the intervention, 335 (45.6%) completed the post-test. Students report being satisfied with the intervention (CSQ-8 M= 23.48; SD = 3,.23) and find it very usable (SUS-10 M = 34.39; SD = 4.52). Regarding adherence, 36.65% participants completed the intervention. On average participants completed 68.95% of the intervention. Participants showed a significant decrease in procrastination, depression and stress as well as an increase in quality of life from baseline to post-test to follow-up.
Conclusions:
The internet-based, student-guided intervention 'GetStarted' targeting procrastination appears to be acceptable and feasible for college students in the Netherlands.
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