Is procrastination among students lower in group work? Evidence from a registered field experiment. | Synapse
March 12, 2026
Is procrastination among students lower in group work? Evidence from a registered field experiment.
Key Points
The research aims to investigate whether group work can reduce procrastination among students.
Conducted a registered field experiment
Participants were students engaged in group work
Implemented targeted changes to the learning environment
Findings indicate that group work may lead to lower levels of procrastination
Targeted environmental changes show a positive effect on student engagement
Abstract
The findings contribute to the idea that targeted changes in the learning environment, such as the implementation of group work, may help reduce procrastination.