Procrastination: ways of prophylaxis, prevention

Abstract

Abstract. The article considers the phenomenon of procrastination in the
context of different cultures and time. The concept of “procrastination”
is investigated; the relevance of this phenomenon and the laws of its
growth are determined. The results of an empirical study of the spread
of this phenomenon among young people are presented. The reasons
for the existence of procrastination in adolescence are clarified. Factors
contributing to an increase in the level of procrastination have identified.
Highlighted modern approaches to the problem and described the main
types of procrastination. The mechanism of its work is shown and the
main types of procrastinators are presented. A list of distractions has been
compiled and psychological-pedagogical recommendations developed to
prevent procrastination.