This research aims to analyze the influence of deadlines on students' enthusiasm in completing tasks based on the Indonesian National Qualifications Framework (KKNI). This research used a quantitative method with a survey technique through questionnaires distributed to 101 students from various study programs. The research results showed that the majority of students (79.2%) agreed and strongly agreed that deadlines motivated them to complete tasks, and 74.2% felt more productive with deadlines. However, 57.4% of respondents also admitted to often procrastinating on tasks before approaching the deadline, and 41.6% felt that deadlines could cause stress. Data analysis showed that deadlines played a significant role as an external motivator for students in completing KKNI-based tasks, in line with Steel's theory of procrastination and Schraw, Wadkins, & Olafson's theory of learning motivation. Nevertheless, the tendency for procrastination and stress due to deadlines still needs
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