The social support networks of procrastinators: Friends or family in times of trouble?

Across two studies behavioral procrastination was not significantly related to social support network size or social desirability. In the first study (n=116), however, procrastination tendencies were significantly related to satisfaction with social and emotional support received from oneʹs friends but not from oneʹs immediate family members. In the second study (n=107), procrastination tendencies were significantly related to more conflicts in relationship with oneʹs parents and best friend of the same sex, as well as less depth in the relationship with oneʹs father and same sex best friend. Results from these studies were obtained for both men and women. It seems that frequent procrastination may be associated with poor family relations and disrupted or dissatisfying social relationships.