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  • Psychology
  • Sleep Science
  • Behavioral Health

Background:

  • Bedtime procrastination (BP) is intentionally delaying sleep without external reasons, negatively impacting health.
  • Previous research highlights the need for interventions to mitigate the adverse effects of BP.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and test the feasibility and acceptability of BED-PRO, a new psychological intervention for reducing bedtime procrastination.
  • To provide a proof-of-concept for a targeted intervention addressing BP.

Main Methods:

  • The BED-PRO intervention involved three weekly sessions and a booster call, utilizing behavioral modification and motivational interviewing.
  • Twenty participants with high BP completed pre- and post-intervention assessments, including sleep diaries and validated questionnaires.

Main Results:

  • Significant reductions in bedtime procrastination duration (63.8%) and improved sleep quality metrics were observed post-intervention.
  • Improvements in sleep efficiency, reduced sleep latency, and feeling refreshed were maintained or improved at one-month follow-up.

Conclusions:

  • The BED-PRO intervention is feasible and acceptable for reducing bedtime procrastination.
  • This study represents a potential first step in treating BP as a significant health behavior.