The psychology of procrastination

Panel Members

  • Justice Cameron Macaulay, Judge of Appeal, Supreme Court of Victoria
  • Richard Grueber, Deputy President, Division Head (General), Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (TASCAT)
  • Diya Dey (MAPS, FCOP, MPsych), Director of Health, Safety and Capability, Court Services Victoria

Panel Moderator

  • Dr Tina Parras (BBA, PhD, GAICD), Executive Director, HR People Services, Court Services Victoria

Abstract

The psychology of procrastination in the context of decision writing — such as legal, academic, or any formal decision-writing — involves a mix of cognitive, emotional, and situational factors that influence an individual’s tendency to delay completing the task. Writing judgments can be especially susceptible to procrastination due to the complexity and high stakes involved.

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