Bed-Time Procrastination: An Investigation of the effects of Internalizing Problems and
Occupation
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Yvette Balata
Research Methods 2
Group 28
Tutor: Thari Codrington
30/05/2021
, 2
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.
Occupation
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Yvette Balata
Research Methods 2
Group 28
Tutor: Thari Codrington
30/05/2021
, 2
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.
