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Tomorrow Never Comes: The Risks of Procrastination for Adolescent Health
David Pérez-Jorge1, Ana Cristina Hernández-Henríquez2, Roshan Melwani-Sadhwani3
1Department of Didactics and Educational Research, Faculty of Education, University of La Laguna, 38200 La Laguna, Spain.
Summary
Adolescent procrastination is linked to poor technology use, sleep habits, and academic performance. This risky behavior negatively impacts teens
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Health
- Behavioral Psychology
- Mental Health Research
Background:
- Procrastination is a prevalent behavior among adolescents, often linked to negative health outcomes.
- A systematic review is needed to understand procrastination's impact on adolescent healthy habits.
- Existing literature lacks comprehensive reviews on procrastination and its relation to adolescent well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the relationship between procrastination and declining healthy habits in adolescents.
- To identify key areas where procrastination influences adolescent lifestyle choices.
- To provide a foundation for mental health promotion and prevention of procrastination as risky behavior.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of existing literature.
- Examination of five key areas: technology, sleep, academic procrastination, and the COVID-19 pandemic's influence.
- Analysis of procrastination's impact on adolescent physical and psychological development.
Main Results:
- Technology misuse is significantly associated with procrastination behaviors in adolescents.
- Adolescents exhibit procrastination tendencies related to sleep onset and maintenance.
- Academic procrastination has detrimental long-term effects on educational achievement.
- The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified procrastination and its negative consequences among adolescents.
Conclusions:
- Procrastination is interconnected with technology use, sleep patterns, academic pursuits, and pandemic-related stress.
- Procrastination poses significant risks to adolescents' physical and psychological development.
- Interventions targeting procrastination are crucial for promoting adolescent mental health and healthy lifestyles.
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