Procrastination in job-seeking: An analysis of motivational processes and feelings of hopelessness

The purpose of this study was to propose and test a model of procrastinatio n in job-seeking activities. This model posits that non self-determined job -seeking motivation (i.e., performing job-seeking activities because of con trols and pressure) is positively related to procrastination in job-seeking activities. In addition. decisional procrastination is expected to be posi tively related to procrastination in job-seeking activities. In turn, procr astination in job-seeking is hypothesized to positively predict change in h opelessness toward job-seeking. Participants were 345 university students w ho were about to graduate. Results from regression analyses revealed that a ll hypothesized links were supported. Discussion centers on the role of mot ivation in procrastination toward job-seeking.