Procrastination Status Classification: A Survey Dataset on Procrastination Behaviors from a Bangladeshi Population.

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