# Reimagine Procrastination: Music Preference and Health Habits as Factors on Self-Perceived Procrastination of Young People

**Authors:** Shu Wei  
**arXiv:** [1802.07350](https://arxiv.org/abs/1802.07350)  
**Date:** 2018-02-20  
**Summary page:** https://www.summarizepaper.com/en/paper/1802.07350v1/

## Key points

- Procrastination is a topic of interest that requires further examination
- Researchers explore the relationship between music taste, lifestyle, and procrastination among young people
- Quantitative modeling is used to analyze survey data
- Certain music preferences (Hip-hop, AlternativeR, Opera) have a significant effect on procrastination
- Living habits such as eating habits and local authority (city/rural) are connected to self-perceived procrastination
- The study provides valuable insights into factors influencing procrastination among young people
- Strategies for addressing procrastination can be developed based on the relationship between music taste, lifestyle choices, and procrastination tendencies
- Quantitative modeling techniques allow for comprehensive analysis of survey data while accounting for missing information
- The research expands understanding of procrastination by considering multiple contributing factors
- Specific music preferences and lifestyle habits associated with higher levels of procrastination are identified
- Practical implications for individuals seeking to overcome their tendency to delay important tasks are offered

## Summary

The phenomenon of procrastination continues to be a topic of interest, requiring further examination of its nature and the factors associated with it. In this study, the researchers explore the potential relationship between music taste, lifestyle, and procrastination among young people through quantitative modeling. To handle a large set of survey statistics and address data missingness, they employ factor analysis, multiple imputation (MI), and ordered logit regression. The results of the study reveal that certain music preferences, such as Hip-hop, AlternativeR, and Opera, have a significant effect on procrastination. Additionally, living habits such as eating habits and local authority (city/rural) also show a strong connection to self-perceived procrastination. The implications of these findings for procrastination research are discussed. This study provides valuable insights into the factors influencing procrastination among young people. By examining the relationship between music taste, lifestyle choices, and procrastination tendencies, the researchers shed light on potential strategies for addressing this issue. The use of quantitative modeling techniques allows for a comprehensive analysis of survey data while accounting for missing information. Overall, this research expands our understanding of procrastination by considering multiple factors that contribute to its occurrence. By identifying specific music preferences and lifestyle habits associated with higher levels of procrastination, this study offers practical implications for individuals seeking to overcome their tendency to delay important tasks. Thus providing an opportunity for further exploration into how different aspects can influence one's propensity towards procrastinating activities in order to develop more effective solutions in tackling it.