Spiritual Well-Being and Metacognitive Regulation in Relation to Academic Procrastination Among Young Adults in the Delhi NCR Region

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10.2991/978-2-38476-615-4_9How to use a DOI?

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Spiritual well-being; Metacognitive regulation; Academic procrastination; Young adults; Higher education

Abstract

The growing demands of academic performance for youth today has drawn renewed interest in the psychological variables associated with procrastination. This study examined the relationships between spiritual well-being, metacognitive regulation, and academic procrastination among young adults in the Delhi/NCR region. Spiritual well-being represents a source of inner strength for establishing purpose, developing self-discipline, and achieving harmony. Metacognitive regulation is considered the individual’s capacity to plan, monitor, and control learning activities. A quantitative correlational research design was used to gather information from participants who are currently enrolled in higher education institutions from throughout Delhi/NCR. The purpose of this research was to better understand whether or not there is a negative association between spiritual well-being/metacognitive regulation and academic procrastination. The assumption is that spiritual well-being has protective qualities and will improve an individual’s awareness and self-regulatory ability, which in turn will lead to a reduction in the tendency to procrastinate. This research adds to the existing literature about the non-cognitive/holistic influences that affect academic behavior and supports the need for including both spiritual and metacognitive considerations in educational and psychological intervention practices. Lastly, implications for student well-being, self-regulated learning, and values-oriented educational practices are addressed.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Vikas Bharti
AU  - Yogita Sharma
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/09/15
TI  - Spiritual Well-Being and Metacognitive Regulation in Relation to Academic Procrastination Among Young Adults in the Delhi NCR Region
BT  - Proceedings of the Anubhuti 4.0: Discourses in Indian Knowledge Systems – Pathways of Culture, Inclusion, and Sustainability (ICIKS 2026)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 94
EP  - 108
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-615-4_9
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-615-4_9
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