The notion that procrastination is problematic, then, is supported by studies showing that procrastinators typically perform more poorly in various domains including academic achievements and work activities, but also experience financial drawbacks due to procrastinating on taxes or failing to start retirement savings ( Steel, 2007). Its prevalence comes about in impressive figures showing, for example, that up to 46% of college students report to procrastinate on specific academic tasks ( Solomon and Rothblum, 1984) and that about 10% of adults in the general population indicate to be chronic procrastinators ( Ferrari et al., 2005). Procrastination is a prevalent and problematic phenomenon. Moreover, self-reported bedtime procrastination was related to general reports of insufficient sleep above and beyond demographics and self-regulation.Ĭonclusions: Introducing a novel domain in which procrastinators experience problems, bedtime procrastination appears to be a prevalent and relevant issue that is associated with getting insufficient sleep. Results: Bedtime procrastination was negatively associated with self-regulation: people who scored lower on self-regulation variables reported more bedtime procrastination. Moreover, it was investigated whether bedtime procrastination was a predictor of self-reported sleep outcomes (experienced insufficient sleep, hours of sleep, fatigue during the day). The relationship between bedtime procrastination and individual difference variables related to self-regulation and general procrastination was assessed. Methods: To empirically support the conceptual introduction of bedtime procrastination, an online survey study was conducted among a community sample ( N = 177). Bedtime procrastination is defined as failing to go to bed at the intended time, while no external circumstances prevent a person from doing so.
The current study shows that procrastination may also lead to harmful outcomes in the area of health behavior, introducing bedtime procrastination as an important factor related to getting insufficient sleep and consequently affecting individual well-being.
Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlandsīackground: Procrastination is a prevalent and problematic phenomenon that has mostly been studied in the domain of academic behavior.De Ridder, Catharine Evers and Marieke A.
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