Procrastination and Perfectionism in Relation to Anxiety: A Review and Analysis

Abstract

In contemporary organizational psychology, significant attention is given to the mechanisms influencing an individual’s self-regulation and work performance effectiveness. This article aims to analyze the relationship between procrastination and perfectionism against the psychological backdrop of anxiety.

The paper defines psychological terms and discusses the theoretical models of psychologists and psychiatrists such as M.Hollander, G.Burns, D.Hamachek, and others, where the researchers explain the phenomena of perfectionism and procrastination, highlighting the role of anxiety as a mediator between these two constructs.

The paper reviews scientific research conducted in various fields of psychology (organizational, social, personality, developmental) and medicine. The analysis is based on empirical studies and contemporary theories regarding self-regulation, emotional control, and motivational processes. Conclusions drawn from this analysis indicate that anxiety plays a central role in determining the likelihood and intensity of perfectionistic tendencies and procrastination behaviors.

The theoretical models discussed, along with the complex research conducted in organizational psychology, support the idea that emotional regulation should be considered as a strategy for psychoprophylactic intervention, particularly in academic and professional settings.

The theoretical models and research findings presented in this paper contribute to the theoretical and empirical understanding of the relationship between perfectionism and procrastination and could influence the development of intervention strategies, teaching readers how to cope with the stressful forms of perfectionism and procrastination in adulthood.