Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Procrastination (MBCT-P) to Reduce Muslim University Students’ Academic Procrastination: Mixed Methods Research
Suhadianto Suhadianto, Fattah Hanurawan, Nur Eva, Hetti Rahmawati
Psikis: Jurnal Psikologi Islami January 22, 2026 DOI: 10.19109/psikis.v10i1.22623 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Mixed methods, randomized pre-test post-test control group with follow-up Qualitative Peer reviewed |
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| Sample size | 43 |
| Population | Muslim university students with medium or high academic procrastination |
| Intervention | Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Procrastination (MBCT-P) |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Academic procrastinationt Muslim university student |
| Key points | MBCT-P reduced academic procrastination in the experimental group over the long term, with participants reporting greater focus, calm, and motivation. |
Abstract
This study aimed to test the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Procrastination (MBCT-P) in reducing academic procrastination, as well as explain how MBCT-P can reduce academic procrastination. The research participants were 43 Muslim university students with academic procrastination scores in the medium and high categories who were randomly divided into the experimental group (n=21) and control group (n=22). A mixed methods research approach with an embedded research design was used in this study. An experiment with a Randomized Pre-Test and Post-Test Control Group with a Follow-Up design was used, while qualitative data collection was carried out during the intervention. The research instruments were the Tuckman Procrastination Scale (CR=0.89) and the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (CR=0.92). The results showed that MBCT-P had a long-term effect in reducing academic procrastination in the experimental group. Experimental group participants were reported to be more focused, calm, and motivated and found it easier to accept academic tasks, leading to reduced procrastination. The modification of MBCT-for depression for academic procrastination with a shorter duration has never been previously explored. Hence, this research provides a new alternative intervention that effectively reduces academic procrastination among university students.
Comparable studies
Other randomized controlled trials on meditation, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alterations in Brain and Immune Function Produced by Mindfulness Meditation Healthy employees in a work environment | 2003 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 41 |
| Prevention of relapse/recurrence in major depression by mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. Recovered recurrently depressed patients | 2000 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 145 |
| Open hearts build lives: Positive emotions, induced through loving-kindness meditation, build consequential personal resources. Working adults | 2008 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 139 |
| Short-term meditation training improves attention and self-regulation Undergraduate Chinese students | 2007 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 40 |
| Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression: Replication and Exploration of Differential Relapse Prevention Effects. Recovered recurrently depressed patients | 2004 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 73 |
Citations in the library
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