Ups and downs in mood and energy: Associations with academic outcomes in higher education

• DOI: 10.5204/ssj.v6i2.290
• Publication Date: 2015-08-24T02:29:10Z
• Authors: Ben Bullock
• Keywords: Procrastination; Trait; Affect

Individual differences in mood and energy may affect academic outcomes higher education. With little previous research investigating this relationship it is not known whether traits help or hinder performance. The current study addresses gap the literature by ups (high energy) downs (low a small sample of University students their first year psychology degree. results suggest that low be detrimental to High however, were associated with Implications findings, particular those regarding energy, are that, unlike trait itself, behaviours (e.g., procrastination, distraction, motivation) amenable change through psychological interventions. Several these interventions discussed.