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  • Psychology
  • Sleep Science
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Adequate sleep is crucial, yet many struggle with sleep outcomes.
  • Bedtime procrastination, delaying sleep without reason, is linked to poor sleep quality.
  • Effective self-regulation strategies for bedtime procrastination are not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate methods for self-regulating bedtime procrastination.
  • To assess the efficacy of mental contrasting with implementation intentions (MCII) in reducing bedtime procrastination.

Main Methods:

  • Two studies involving undergraduate students (N1=383, N2=221) were conducted.
  • Participants engaged in an online self-regulation exercise (MCII) or a control exercise (motivational or sleep hygiene).
  • Outcomes, including commitment and self-reported bedtime procrastination, were assessed after one or three weeks.

Main Results:

  • MCII significantly increased commitment to reduce bedtime procrastination compared to control groups.
  • This increased commitment corresponded to a reduction in nightly bedtime procrastination duration.
  • The findings were consistent across both studies.

Conclusions:

  • MCII is a practical and economical tool for combating bedtime procrastination.
  • Further research is needed to explore the underlying mechanisms of bedtime procrastination.
  • Investigating MCII's effectiveness in diverse populations and contexts is recommended.