Considering the high prevalence of procrastination in academic settings and the moderate effect of existing forms of treatment (Ferrari, Johnson, & McCown, 1995), new approaches are needed. This chapter outlines the development and assessment of one such approach.At Leiden University, in the Netherlands, student counselors searched for new pathways in the counseling of procrastinators in academic settings. Procrastination is often related to anxiety, depression, or more severe forms of psychopathology (Ferrari, Johnson, & McCown, 1995). The new approach is primarily focused not on these factors, but on the question, What does a student need to do to study properly and get satisfactory academic results? The goal of treatment in this approach is not only to overcome procrastination but also to acquire productive competencies and study skills. To do this, we have developed several innovative tools based on the use of modern information communication technology (ICT), which offers opportunities for new approaches to counseling students.This chapter consists of two parts. In the first part, we describe our Web site, titled Study Support, and its use and users. The development of the Web J 33
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