ERIC Number: EJ1350064
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Sep
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-0734-2829
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Psychometric Properties and Measurement Invariance of the Academic Procrastination Scale-Short Form in Spanish Children and Adolescents
Martín-Puga, M. Eva; Pelegrina, Santiago; Gómez-Pérez, M. Mar; Justicia-Galiano, M. José
Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, v40 n7 p880-894 Sep 2022
The objectives were to examine the factorial structure of the Academic Procrastination Scale-Short Form (APS-S) and the measurement invariance across gender and educational levels, to determine possible differences in procrastination across gender, educational levels, and grades. The sample was formed of 1486 Spanish primary and secondary school students between the ages of 7 and 19 years. A one-factor model provided an adequate fit. Scalar and partial scalar invariance were achieved through gender and educational levels, respectively. Internal consistency was good and slightly higher for secondary school students than primary school students. Moderate convergent validity was obtained. The APS-S scores showed a weak but significant correlation with math anxiety. Procrastination scores increased with grade, and males showed significantly higher procrastination scores than females. The Spanish APS-S demonstrated adequate reliability and validity scores and could be a useful tool for examining academic procrastination in children and adolescents.
Descriptors: Psychometrics, Measures (Individuals), Study Habits, Scores, Correlation, Mathematics Anxiety, Spanish, Elementary School Students, Secondary School Students, Factor Structure, Error of Measurement, Instructional Program Divisions, Grades (Scholastic), Validity, Reliability, Foreign Countries, Academic Achievement, Translation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Spain
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