International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE)
Vol 15, No 4: August 2026

Academic procrastination and achievement among university students under AI overreliance and contextual factors

Sang My Tang (Ho Chi Minh University of Banking)
Le Quoc Thang (Ho Chi Minh city University of Economics and Finance (UEF))



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Aug 2026

Abstract

Academic procrastination remains a persistent challenge in higher education, particularly as artificial intelligence (AI) tools become increasingly integrated into students’ learning activities. While AI can assist with academic tasks, excessive reliance on such technologies may influence students’ learning behaviors and time management. This study employed a quantitative, cross-sectional design to examine the factors associated with academic procrastination and its relationship with academic achievement in higher education contexts where AI tools are widely used. Data were collected from 301 university students and analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The results indicate that the model explains a substantial proportion of variance in academic procrastination (R²=0.72) and a moderate proportion in academic achievement (R²=0.30). Academic procrastination shows a significant relationship with academic achievement (β=0.551, p

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IJERE

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Subject

Education

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The International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) is an interdisciplinary publication of original research and writing on education which publishes papers to international audiences of educational researchers. The IJERE aims to provide a forum for scholarly understanding of ...