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Focus Habits Survey
We are conducting this survey to better understand procrastination and goal-setting habits for designing an anti-procrastination app. It should take 2-3 minutes to complete. Thank you for your time!
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Your responses will remain confidential and used solely for research purposes. Participation is voluntary, and you may exit the survey at any time. By giving your consent, you agree to the collection and use of you data.
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What is your age?
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18 to 24
25 to 34
35 to 44
45+
Prefer not to answer
What is your gender?
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Male
Female
Nonbinary
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Other:
What is your current occupation?
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Student
Employed full-time
Employed part-time
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Other:
How often do you struggle with procrastination?
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All the time
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
What are the biggest reasons you procrastinate? (select up to 3)
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Low energy
The task feels too overwhelming or you don’t know where to start
The task feels boring
Thinking you have enough time to do it later
Problematic environment (too noisy, distracting, etc.)
Perfectionism or fear of failure
Preferring to work under last-minute pressure
Goals are too abstract - you don’t have a defined plan to work towards them
Other:
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Which types of tasks do you procrastinate on the most? (Select up to 3)
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Studying/schoolwork
Work-related tasks
Household chores
Personal projects/hobbies
Exercise and health goals
Social commitments (replying to messages, making plans, etc.)
Other:
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Which of the following usually motivates you the most to stay focused and achieve your goals? (Select up to 3)
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Earning rewards for progress
The satisfaction of completing tasks or checking them off a list
Deadlines and urgency
Accountability or having someone to check in with
Seeing progress over time
Turning tasks into a game or challenge
Wanting personal growth
Avoiding last-minute panic and stress
Other:
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What is your average screen time per day?
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Less than 1 hour
1-2 hours
3-4 hours
5-6 hours
7+ hours
What type of interface aesthetic do you prefer in a productivity app? (Select up to 3)
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Playful (bright colors, cartoonish elements, fun animations)
Minimal (simple design, neutral colors, sleek UI)
Futuristic (techy look, dark mode, dynamic visuals)
Professional (structured layout, muted tones, traditional fonts)
Customizable (I want to choose my own theme)
Other:
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Have you used any anti-procrastination tools or app blockers before? If so, which ones?
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