Explore –Journal of Research
Peer Reviewed Journal
ISSN 2278–0297 (Print)
ISSN 2278–6414 (Online)
Vol. XVII, 2024
© Patna Women’s College, Patna, India
Fear of Failure, Procrastination and Academic Performance among Undergraduate Students
•Nupur Sinha• Archisha Prachi• Diksha Jha
Received : December, 2023
Accepted : January, 2024
Corresponding Author : Nupur Sinha
Abstract : Understanding the complex relationship between the fear of failure, procrastination, and academic performance is of paramount importance, not only from an individual standpoint but also in the context of institutional success and societal development. As Indian colleges and universities strive to foster environments that promote holistic growth, addressing these psychological challenges can lead to enhance student well-being, reduce self-harm rates, improve retention rates, and ultimately, better academic as well as personal outcomes. The study aims to be an inclusive approach in studying the three variables playing a role in the life of students in higher education. The research aspires to
contribute to the advancing domain of mental health and academic performance, addressing the importance of psychological well- being alongside intellectual development. The data was gathered from 120 samples (48 males and 72 females) and was thoroughly analysed to find the correlation between Fear of failure and procrastination, Procrastination and academic performance. The study did not find any significant gender differences in Fear of Failure and Procrastination.
Keywords: Fear of Failure (FoF), Procrastination, Academic Performance, Undergraduate students, Gender.
NupurSinha
Head, Department of Psychology, Patna Women’s College (Autonomous),
Bailey Road, Patna-800 001, Bihar, India
E-mail:nupur.psy@patnawomenscollege.in
Archisha Prachi
B.A. Ill year, Psychology (Hons.), Session:2021-2024, Patna Women’s College (Autonomous),
Patna University, Patna, Bihar, India
DikshaJha
B.A. Ill year, Psychology (Hons.), Session:2021-2024, Patna Women’s College (Autonomous),
Patna University, Patna, Bihar, India
Pragati Priya
B.A. Ill year, Psychology (Hons.), Session:2021-2024, Patna Women’s College (Autonomous),
Patna University, Patna, Bihar, India
Introduction:
Fear of failure can be defined as a measure of fear of the aversive consequences of not reaching one’s goals (Steinberg, Teevan & Greenfeld, 1983). It has been found to include fear of self- devaluation, social devaluation, and non-ego punishment (e.g., losing rewards).
The researchers have argued that fear of failure must assess “how strongly individuals believe or anticipate that certain aversive consequences will occur when they perceive that they are failing” (Birney, Burdick, & Teevan, 1969; Conroy, 2001; Lazarus, 1991). Five dimensions of fear of failure were identified (Conroy, Willow, & Metzler, 2002): fear of experiencing shame and embarrassment, fear of devaluing one’s self esteem, fear of having an uncertain future, fear of
