Anticipated regret and procrastination

Abstract

This study explores the concepts of procrastination and regret and the linkage between the two. We started by introducing the concept of procrastination and discussing some relevant theories and ideas appeared in the literature on this subject. Then we examined regret theory and its applications to decision making and the life. Finally we will try to prove the connection between anticipated regret and procrastination. Can anticipated regret lead to procrastinate? And to what extent? We will attempt to answer those question with the results from an online experiment.