The Effect of Bedtime Procrastination on the Functioning of Young Adults

Abstract

Bedtime procrastination is a health-related behaviour that is proven to cause poor sleep quality and reduced functioning. This correlational study aims to study Bedtime Procrastination mainly in relation to Future Time Perspective, Self-efficacy and Self-regulatory fatigue. It was a correlational study conducted on a sample population of young adults aged 18-26 years. The current study’s results indicate a significant but mild positive correlation between self-regulatory fatigue and bedtime procrastination. It also indicates that there are no gender differences that can be observed in the bedtime procrastination scores obtained. The findings also indicate that bedtime procrastination does not mediate between self-efficacy and future time perspective. The study will help design interventions, especially in the Indian context to prevent indulgence in bedtime procrastination and also provide a base for future research.