5. procrastination

Question 1

what is procrastination

Answer 1

self regulatory problem,

consequence for present and future self .

Question 2

what is the role of short term mood regulation in procrastination

Answer 2

Priority of short –term-mood regulation is central to
understanding procrastination
Procrastination occurs for tasks that are:
boring, frustrating, lacking meaning and ⁄ or structure
Switching to more pleasurable/rewarding immediate tasks as
a means to cope
Emotional distress  regulation of immediate mood is
prioritized over taking instrumental action towards achieving
goals

Question 3

how is time orientation implicated in the health outcomes associated with procrastination

Answer 3

Present time orientation.

Question 4

what is the role of stress in time orientation and health

Answer 4

direct route.
people who procrastnate more are more likley to be stressed.
Stress implicated in the HPA axis, amygdala hijack- Goleman. This means people are more likely to have a present time perspective (think about the present is adapative in times of stress), this could result in less health behaviours.

Question 5

Sirois (2014)

Answer 5

procrastination is negatively correlated with future self continuity r=-.24. (dont feel close to future self)
Future self continuity explains why procrastination is linked to less wellness practicing behaviours- if you feel less close to future self less likley to worry.

Question 6

Sirois (2003)

Answer 6

wellness behaviour inventory.
Feeling distant from future self predicts less health promoting behaviors.
Via a direct (higher stress) and indirect pathway (treatment delay)
Stress (hpa axis)- suppression of the immune system.
Behavioural (indirect)- specifically treatment delay and fewer wellness behaviours.

Question 7

What is the stress orientation hypothesis

Answer 7

Stress-initiated cognitive shifts orient focus away
from distal and towards more immediate concerns
(Sirois, 2014).
Activation of brain areas involved in threat detection
(classic fight or flight or freeze response, or Goleman’s
amygdala hijack)

Question 8

What is procrastination linked to

Answer 8

delay in medical appointments
fewer health behaviours
stress
number of health problems

Question 9

Sirois (2003) again

Answer 9

procrastinatin is linked with less wellness behaviours which leads to stress which could lead to illness (indirect) and treatment delay.
or a direct pathway where procrastination leads to more stress which leads to more illess.