ANIMA Indonesian Psychological Journal
Vol 28 No 2 (2013): ANIMA Indonesian Psychological Journal (Vol. 28, No. 2, 2013)

If “No” Say It, If “Yes” Do It! Assertiveness and Procrastination in Psychology Students

Prakoso, Yogi Adi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jan 2013

Abstract

Procrastination is a deliberate delay, and repetitive, with no rational reason. The delay was done despite knowing the negative impact of the result of postponement. A study concerning procrastination found 90% of students procrastinate (Klassen, Krawchuk, & Rajani, 2008). Assertiveness is one of some aspects affecting procrastination. The aim of this study was to correlate assertiveness and procrastination in students who are participating in the Test Construction (Penyusunan Alat Ukur=PAU) (N=131), due to the high frequency of pro- crastination occuring in the academic sphere (Liu, 2010). The author also assesses two variables with Temporal Motivation Theory (Steel, 2007) as the conceptual frame. Data was analyzed using SPSS 13.0 for Windows, assertiveness scale using Rathus Asertiveness Schedule (Rathus, 1973), and Pure Procrastination Scale. A correlation of - .372 was found. The causes are further discussed. Prokrastinasi merupakan penundaan yang dilakukan secara sengaja, dan berulang, dengan alasan yang tidak rasional. Hal ini dilakukan walaupun mengetahui adanya dampak negatif atas akibat penunda-nundaannya. Studi tentang prokrastinasi mendapati 90% mahasiswa berprokrastinasi (Klassen, Krawchuk, & Rajani, 2008). Salah satu aspek yang memengaruhi prokrastinasi adalah asertivitas. Tujuan penelitian adalah mengorelasikan asertivitas dan prokrastinasi pada mahasiswa yang sedang mengambil matakuliah Penyusunan Alat Ukur (PAU) (N= 131), mengingat seringnya prokrastinasi yang terjadi di lingkup akademik (Liu, 2010). Peneliti juga mengaji kaitan dua variabel menggunakan Temporal Motivation Theory (Steel, 2007) sebagai kerangka konseptual. Data kemudian dianalisis dengan program SPSS 13.0 for Windows. Skala asertivitas menggunakan Rathus Asertiveness Schedule, dan Pure Procrastination Scale. Studi ini mendapatkan hasil korelasi sebesar - .372. Sebab-sebabnya didiskusikan lebih lanjut.

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jpa

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Subject

Social Sciences

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Anima publishes peer reviewed articles with editors and consultants providing detailed assistance for authors to reach publication. Anima publishes research reports and scientific papers in psychology and/or related sciences with the aim to advance science, knowledge, and theory of ...