DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17065716
title: Procrastination Status Classification: A Survey Dataset on Procrastination Behaviors from a Bangladeshi Population.

description: Introduction:This document describes a novel dataset on procrastination behaviors, collected from a diverse cross-section of the Bangladeshi population. The dataset is intended to support research in psychology, behavioral science, and machine learning, particularly for studies on classifying procrastination tendencies.

Data Collection Methodology:Data was gathered via a digital survey distributed using Google Forms. The survey consisted of 20 predefined questions (S1 to S20) designed to measure various aspects of procrastination. Each question offered a 5-point Likert-scale response option: -2: Disagree, -1: Somewhat Disagree, 0: Neutral, 1: Somewhat Agree, and 2: Agree.

Dataset Overview:





Total Samples: 674




Number of Features: 20 (S1 through S20)




Target Variable: A binary class label indicating the respondent's overall procrastination level.




Class 0 (Non-Procrastinator): 320 samples (Total score < 50)




Class 1 (Procrastinator): 354 samples (Total score >= 50)



Class Label Determination:A composite procrastination score was calculated for each respondent by summing their numerical responses to all 20 questions. The response options were encoded as integers (e.g., -2: Disagree, -1: Somewhat Disagree, 0: Neutral, 1: Somewhat Agree, and 2: Agree). A threshold of 50 was applied to this total score to create a binary classification:





Class 0: Total Score < 50 (Lower procrastination tendency)




Class 1: Total Score >= 50 (Higher procrastination tendency)



Feature Summary:The table below provides a detailed description of the survey questions (features S1-S20). For brevity, the full distribution of responses for all 20 questions is not displayed in-line but is available in the dataset itself. The table structure is as follows:














Feature
Description
Possible values / Distribution




S1
I often delay starting important tasks.
Disagree: 224, Somewhat Disagree: 54, Neutral: 148, Somewhat Agree: 98, Agree: 150


S2
It’s hard for me to stick to a schedule.
Disagree: 162, Somewhat Disagree: 57, Neutral: 154, Somewhat Agree: 111, Agree: 190


S3
I delay tasks because I worry I won't complete them well.
Disagree: 269, Somewhat Disagree: 57, Neutral: 121, Somewhat Agree: 78, Agree: 149


S4
I postpone decisions because I often feel paralyzed.
Disagree: 217, Somewhat Disagree: 53, Neutral: 142, Somewhat Agree: 87, Agree: 175


S5
I wait until the very last minute to complete a task.
Disagree: 145, Somewhat Disagree: 53, Neutral: 112, Somewhat Agree: 84, Agree: 280


S6
I struggle to start unenjoyable tasks.
Disagree: 97, Somewhat Disagree: 28, Neutral: 155, Somewhat Agree: 105, Agree: 289


S7
I rarely waste time on non-essential activities.
Disagree: 130, Somewhat Disagree: 64, Neutral: 170, Somewhat Agree: 89, Agree: 221


S8
I often feel unproductive.
Disagree: 131, Somewhat Disagree: 42, Neutral: 159, Somewhat Agree: 113, Agree: 229


S9
I end up ruminating on the negatives of a task.
Disagree: 92, Somewhat Disagree: 50, Neutral: 155, Somewhat Agree: 138, Agree: 239


S10
I tell myself to work on a specific task later but don’t do it at all.
Disagree: 177, Somewhat Disagree: 67, Neutral: 148, Somewhat Agree: 100, Agree: 182


S11
It's hard for me to stay focused on tasks for extended periods.
Disagree: 113, Somewhat Disagree: 54, Neutral: 146, Somewhat Agree: 139, Agree: 222


S12
I feel anxious when faced with imminent deadlines.
Disagree: 102, Somewhat Disagree: 31, Neutral: 170, Somewhat Agree: 120, Agree: 251


S13
I delay tasks because attaining my high standard is tough.
Disagree: 175, Somewhat Disagree: 65, Neutral: 220, Somewhat Agree: 83, Agree: 131


S14
I have many incomplete tasks because I have other things I want to do.
Disagree: 185, Somewhat Disagree: 46, Neutral: 155, Somewhat Agree: 108, Agree: 180


S15
I get distracted when I should be working.
Disagree: 125, Somewhat Disagree: 41, Neutral: 159, Somewhat Agree: 128, Agree: 221


S16
I prioritize short-term enjoyment, not long-term goals.
Disagree: 206, Somewhat Disagree: 57, Neutral: 161, Somewhat Agree: 83, Agree: 167


S17
Starting a new task can be enjoyable.
Disagree: 27, Somewhat Disagree: 12, Neutral: 100, Somewhat Agree: 87, Agree: 448


S18
I make excuses to avoid starting projects.
Disagree: 300, Somewhat Disagree: 65, Neutral: 130, Somewhat Agree: 70, Agree: 109


S19
I have to be in the right mood to work on tasks.
Disagree: 39, Somewhat Disagree: 24, Neutral: 144, Somewhat Agree: 99, Agree: 368


S20
Even external pressure may not motivate me to get started.
Disagree: 164, Somewhat Disagree: 65, Neutral: 181, Somewhat Agree: 79, Agree: 185