Procrastination as evidence of executive functioning impairment in college students.

Research addressing procrastination behavior has historically focused upon personality and situational factors to explain the nature of this problematic behavior. Although researchers have identified personality traits that are closely associated with procrastination behavior, the literature is sparse in addressing other possible explanations, particularly those related to brain functioning. Considering that procrastination is described with terms such as "poor time management," "lack of planning," and "poor judgment," amongst others, one might consider whether executive functioning systems are functioning adequately in these individuals.