A Study on Bedtime Procrastination, Sleep Quality and Psychological Distress among Young Adults

Abstract

Bedtime Procrastination involves delaying sleep for leisure despite fatigue, common among Young Adults seeking “me time”. It reduces sleep quality, while increasing psychological distress like anxiety and depression. Bedtime Procrastination is the voluntary delay of going to bed at a planned time; despite knowing it will lead to insufficient sleep. Whereas psychological distress refers to unpleasant emotions like anxiety, sadness and stress from overwhelming situations, impairing daily functioning. The study aimed to examine the relationship between Bedtime Procrastination, Sleep Quality and Psychological Distress among Young Adults. A sample of 33 participants was taken between the age group of 18-25. Standardized scales were used to measure the variables. The results found out that there is a significant positive correlation between Bedtime Procrastination, Sleep Quality and Psychological Distress. The study concludes that bedtime procrastination positively correlates with poor sleep quality and higher distress which act as a self-regulation failure worsened by stress, causing sleep deficits that expand mental health issues; targeting it could improve sleep and well-being.