Men are more likely to procrastinate and have adverse academic affects correlating to their procrastination. They also report lower levels of satisfaction with academic life. Men are more likely to procrastinate on academic tasks and assignments.

• possible issue with sleeplessness due to late studying and time pressures
• poor time management skills
• handycapping behavior
• studies have shown low achievement motivation, self-discipline, and high levels of impulsivity in men.

Women have lower levels of academic procrastination with higher levels of academic performance and satisfaction with their academic life. They perform better on tasks and assignments and show better time management skills.