Abstract :

is study explored locus of control, academic procrastination and students’ learning outcomes in secondary schools in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State. A correlational design was adopted for the study. The sample size for this study is 200 senior secondary school students. The main instruments utilised for data gathering were a questionnaire titled “Locus of Control Academic Procrastination Questionnaire (LOCAPQ)” and students’ terminal results to determine students’ learning outcomes. The data were analysed using simple correlation and simple regression at significance level of 0.05. The findings showed a significant association between LC and learning outcomes, and between AP and learning outcomes, among secondary school students. Based on the results of this study, it was concluded a substantial correlation between LC, AP, and learning outcomes among secondary school students. On the basis of the study findings, the following recommendations were made, among others, that school administrators should organise a seminar to orient students on the consequences of LC and AP on their learning outcomes.

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Keywords :

Locust of Control (LC), Academic Procrastination (AP), learning outcomes, Students.

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