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Procrastination is a common challenge among young adults, often linked to academic stress, reduced performance, and emotional distress. While perfectionism has been consistently identified as a significant predictor of procrastination, the mechanisms underlying this relationship are not yet fully understood. Fear of failure, which is closely associated with perfectionistic tendencies, may act as a critical mediator that explains why individuals with high perfectionism tend to delay tasks. This study aims to examine the mediating role of fear of failure in the relationship between perfectionism and procrastination among young adults aged 18-25 years. A quantitative research design will be employed, using standardized self-report measures to assess levels of perfectionism, fear of failure, and procrastination. Data will be collected from a sample of 100-200 young adults through purposive sampling. Statistical analyses, including correlation and mediation analyses, will be conducted to explore the strength and significance of the relationships among the variables. It is expected that fear of failure will significantly mediate the link between perfectionism and procrastination, highlighting it as a key psychological mechanism contributing to task avoidance. The findings of this study aim to enhance understanding of maladaptive perfectionism and procrastination and provide practical implications for academic counseling, mental health interventions, and strategies to promote effective time management and coping among young adults.