Free Online Procrastination Test
Putting things off until the last minute? These free scales measure how much you procrastinate in general, in studies and at bedtime.
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Schwarzer Procrastination Scale
10-item self-report scale measuring the tendency to delay tasks and intentions.
Procrastination and Precrastination Traits Scale
18-item scale measuring two distinct traits: procrastination (delaying tasks) and precrastination (rushing to complete tasks early) as sepa…
Multidimensional Academic Procrastination Scale
15-item scale measuring academic procrastination across disorganization, task delay, and time-wasting behaviors while studying.
Bedtime Procrastination Scale for Adolescents
15-item scale measuring bedtime procrastination — delaying going to sleep despite no external obstacles — across general bedtime delay and …
Schwarzer Self-Regulation Scale
10-item self-report scale measuring the ability to focus attention and control distracting thoughts/feelings during goal-directed activity.
What these tests measure
The Schwarzer Procrastination Scale and the Procrastination and Precrastination Traits Scale look at your everyday tendencies. The Multidimensional Academic Procrastination Scale focuses on schoolwork, and the Bedtime Procrastination Scale looks at delaying sleep.
Who it is for
Students, professionals and anyone who wants to understand and reduce delay.
How to use your result
Your score is a snapshot of how you have been feeling or behaving recently. It is meant for self-reflection, education and research and is not a diagnosis or medical advice. Where a scale has no published norm entered on PsiQ, we do not invent one, so you will see raw scores rather than made-up percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I procrastinate?+
Common reasons include fear of failure, perfectionism, low motivation, anxiety and difficulty regulating emotions. Sometimes attention difficulties play a part too.
What is bedtime procrastination?+
It means going to bed later than planned without any external reason, which can reduce sleep.
How can I stop procrastinating?+
Breaking tasks into small steps, setting specific times and reducing distractions can help. If it is severe, consider speaking to a counsellor.