Link between procrastination and academic stress in 5th year high school students from an educational institutionin El Milagro

Abstract

Abstract– This research aims to identify the relationship between procrastination and academic stress in 5th-year secondary school students from an educational institution in El Milagro, with the hypothesis of a positive correlation between both variables. The study aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: "Quality Education." A quantitative approach and correlational design were used, with a sample of 26 students selected through non-probability convenience sampling. The instruments were digital surveys with the validated EPA and SISCO IV questionnaires, and the data were analyzed in SPSS using normality tests and Pearson correlation. The results indicated that 88.5% of the students had a moderate level of academic stress, and 69.2% had a medium level of procrastination. The correlation between both variables was weak (p=0.183), suggesting that there is no significant relationship in this population. In conclusion, although both phenomena are common, they are not directly related, highlighting the need for strategies to improve time management and emotional well-being