Research motivation and academic satisfaction in relation to procrastination: a perspective from self-determination theory in Peruvian university students

BackgroundAcademic procrastination significantly hinders learning and professional development. Drawing on Self-Determination Theory, this study evaluated the extent to which research motivation and satisfaction with studies are associated with lower levels of academic procrastination among university students.MethodsA non-experimental and cross-sectional research based on surveys was employed. The sample consisted of 668 students (ages 18–40) from public and private Peruvian universities. Parti