Managing Procrastination on Social Networking Sites: The D-Crastinate Method

<p dir="ltr">Procrastination refers to the voluntary avoidance or postponement of action that needs to be taken, that results in negative consequences such as low academic performance, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Previous work has demonstrated the role of social networking site (SN...

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Main Author: Abdulaziz Alblwi (18520041) (author)
Other Authors: Dena Al-Thani (16864245) (author), John McAlaney (230606) (author), Raian Ali (12066006) (author)
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description <p dir="ltr">Procrastination refers to the voluntary avoidance or postponement of action that needs to be taken, that results in negative consequences such as low academic performance, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Previous work has demonstrated the role of social networking site (SNS) design in users’ procrastination and revealed several types of procrastination on SNS. In this work, we propose a method to combat procrastination on SNS (D-Crastinate). We present the theories and approaches that informed the design of D-Crastinate method and its stages. The method is meant to help users to identify the type of procrastination they experience and the SNS features that contribute to that procrastination. Then, based on the results of this phase, a set of customised countermeasures are suggested for each user with guidelines on how to apply them. To evaluate our D-Crastinate method, we utilised a mixed-method approach that included a focus group, diary study and survey. We evaluate the method in terms of its clarity, coverage, efficiency, acceptance and whether it helps to increase users’ consciousness and management of their own procrastination. The evaluation study involved participants who self-declared that they frequently procrastinate on SNS. The results showed a positive impact of D-Crastinate in increasing participants’ awareness and control over their procrastination and, hence, enhancing their digital wellbeing.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Healthcare<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/healthcare8040577" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/healthcare8040577</a></p>
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spelling Managing Procrastination on Social Networking Sites: The D-Crastinate MethodAbdulaziz Alblwi (18520041)Dena Al-Thani (16864245)John McAlaney (230606)Raian Ali (12066006)Information and computing sciencesHuman-centred computingPsychologySocial and personality psychologydigital wellbeingprocrastinationhealthy online interaction<p dir="ltr">Procrastination refers to the voluntary avoidance or postponement of action that needs to be taken, that results in negative consequences such as low academic performance, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Previous work has demonstrated the role of social networking site (SNS) design in users’ procrastination and revealed several types of procrastination on SNS. In this work, we propose a method to combat procrastination on SNS (D-Crastinate). We present the theories and approaches that informed the design of D-Crastinate method and its stages. The method is meant to help users to identify the type of procrastination they experience and the SNS features that contribute to that procrastination. Then, based on the results of this phase, a set of customised countermeasures are suggested for each user with guidelines on how to apply them. To evaluate our D-Crastinate method, we utilised a mixed-method approach that included a focus group, diary study and survey. We evaluate the method in terms of its clarity, coverage, efficiency, acceptance and whether it helps to increase users’ consciousness and management of their own procrastination. The evaluation study involved participants who self-declared that they frequently procrastinate on SNS. The results showed a positive impact of D-Crastinate in increasing participants’ awareness and control over their procrastination and, hence, enhancing their digital wellbeing.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Healthcare<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/healthcare8040577" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/healthcare8040577</a></p>2020-12-18T09:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.3390/healthcare8040577https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Managing_Procrastination_on_Social_Networking_Sites_The_D-Crastinate_Method/26232467CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/262324672020-12-18T09:00:00Z
spellingShingle Managing Procrastination on Social Networking Sites: The D-Crastinate Method
Abdulaziz Alblwi (18520041)
Information and computing sciences
Human-centred computing
Psychology
Social and personality psychology
digital wellbeing
procrastination
healthy online interaction
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title Managing Procrastination on Social Networking Sites: The D-Crastinate Method
title_full Managing Procrastination on Social Networking Sites: The D-Crastinate Method
title_fullStr Managing Procrastination on Social Networking Sites: The D-Crastinate Method
title_full_unstemmed Managing Procrastination on Social Networking Sites: The D-Crastinate Method
title_short Managing Procrastination on Social Networking Sites: The D-Crastinate Method
title_sort Managing Procrastination on Social Networking Sites: The D-Crastinate Method
topic Information and computing sciences
Human-centred computing
Psychology
Social and personality psychology
digital wellbeing
procrastination
healthy online interaction