Yes. It does, and it's called cyberslacking. It’s a new relatively new form of procrastinating at work that involves using online activities to avoid work tasks.
Taking so-called breaks from working, or studying by spending time on the internet or social media outlets qualifies as cyberslacking if the reasons for the break are not purely for a mental refresh. When you use the internet as an escape from difficulties with your academic work, or from other unpleasant feelings that emerge as you struggle with academic tasks, this too is a form of procrastination.
How to recognize whether you have taken a mental break or you simply procrastinate? By a decision tree...
What are the costs of an individual – apart from experiencing guilt about procrastination on your work, and falling behind on tasks, are there any other costs?
People who procrastinate chronically have lower incomes, and lower stable employment profiles. Poor life standard, may I say?
