Perceived Parental Perfectionism and Academic Procrastination among Adolescent Girls: The Mediating Role of Social Networking Addiction

Objective: This study examined the association between perceived parental perfectionism and academic procrastination among adolescent girls, focusing on the mediating role of social networking addiction.

Methods and Materials: A cross-sectional correlational study using structural equation modeling was conducted among female public-school students during the 2024–2025 academic year. A convenience sample of 240 adolescents completed the Perceived Parental Perfectionism Scale, Academic Procrastination Questionnaire, and Social Networking Addiction Scale. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlations and structural equation modeling in SPSS 18 and AMOS 23.

Findings: Perceived parental perfectionism correlated positively with social networking addiction (r = .338, p < .01) and academic procrastination (r = .340, p < .01). Social networking addiction was positively correlated with academic procrastination (r = .374, p < .01). The structural model demonstrated acceptable reported fit (χ²/df = 2.811, CFI = .970, TLI = .976, RMSEA = .036). Perceived parental perfectionism (β = .29, p = .001) and social networking addiction (β = .30, p = .001) showed significant positive direct associations with academic procrastination. A significant indirect association through social networking addiction was also reported (β = .592, 95% CI [.49, .66], p = .01). The model reportedly explained 47% of the variance in academic procrastination.

Conclusion: Perceived parental perfectionism and social networking addiction were positively associated with academic procrastination. The reported mediation findings suggest a potential psychological pathway requiring confirmation through longitudinal research.