Research Methods 2 final manuscript

Bed-Time Procrastination: An Investigation of the effects of Internalizing Problems and

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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Yvette Balata
Research Methods 2
Group 28
Tutor: Thari Codrington
30/05/2021

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BEDTIME PROCRASTINATION

Abstract

Although bedtime procrastination is a relatively newly emerged concept, it is already

established that the implications of a habitual indulgence in the delay of sleep may be

numerous, thus, the matter necessitates further studying. The study’s objective was to

investigate the effects of internalizing problems and occupation, specifically differentiating

between students and non-students, on bedtime procrastination, and to investigate whether

the effects of internalizing problems changed depending on one’s occupation. Data was

collected through an online survey which measured general demographics, bedtime

procrastination and three subscales of internalizing problems: Depression, Anxiety and

Stress. Results revealed that full-time students not only had an effect on bedtime

procrastination, but they also score higher compared to non-students. Finally, internalizing

problems consistently yield an effect on bedtime procrastination. This is indicative of the fact

that both internalizing problems and being a full-time student, individually predict bedtime

procrastination, however, the expected interaction was rejected.