Role of gender in procrastination and mental health Among college students.

The study aimed to explore the role of gender in procrastination and mental health among college students. Specifically, the objectives were to examine procrastination levels and investigate mental health differences between male and female students. The research was conducted on a sample of 100 college students (50 males and 50 females) from Nashik City, Maharashtra, with an age range of 18 to 25 years (Mean = 22.35, SD = 3.54). Two research tools were employed: Samvaidna’s Procrastination Scale (Abrahim, 2013) and the Mental Health Inventory (Jagdish & Srivastav). The Procrastination Scale measured procrastination behaviors on a 5-point Likert scale, with scores ranging from 30 to 150. The Mental Health Inventory assessed overall mental health with a reliability coefficient of 0.73 and a construct validity of 0.54. The study tested two hypotheses: (1) There would be no significant difference in procrastination between male and female students; (2) There would be no significant difference in mental health between male and female students. However, statistical analysis revealed significant differences in both dimensions. Male students exhibited higher levels of procrastination, while female students reported better mental health. These findings underscore the importance of considering gender differences when addressing procrastination and mental health among college students.