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The Mediator Role of Routines on the Relationship between General Procrastination, Academic Procrastination and Perceived Importance of Sleep and Bedtime Procrastination

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  • Paula Magalhães

    (Psychology Research Center, School of Psychology, Campus de Gualtar, University of Minho, 4710-052 Braga, Portugal)

  • Beatriz Pereira

    (Psychology Research Center, School of Psychology, Campus de Gualtar, University of Minho, 4710-052 Braga, Portugal)

  • André Oliveira

    (Psychology Research Center, School of Psychology, Campus de Gualtar, University of Minho, 4710-052 Braga, Portugal)

  • David Santos

    (Psychology Research Center, School of Psychology, Campus de Gualtar, University of Minho, 4710-052 Braga, Portugal)

  • José Carlos Núñez

    (Faculty of Psychology, University of Oviedo, 33003 Oviedo, Spain)

  • Pedro Rosário

    (Psychology Research Center, School of Psychology, Campus de Gualtar, University of Minho, 4710-052 Braga, Portugal)

Abstract

Background: Sleep plays a key role in our overall function, and sleep insufficiency has been highlighted as a major health issue. ‘Bedtime procrastination’—i.e., needlessly delaying the time one goes to bed without external reasons—is one reason for sleep insufficiency. The present research aims to explore the interrelationships among Bedtime Procrastination, other domains of Procrastination, and routine-related variables. Methods: The mediating effects of Wake-up Time and Dinner Time on the relationship between Bedtime Procrastination and General Procrastination, Academic Procrastination, and Perceived Importance of Sleep were tested. Self-reported questionnaires were used, and the sample comprised of 446 university students. Results: A partial mediation model was found. General Procrastination, Academic Procrastination, and Perceived Importance of Sleep showed direct effects on Bedtime Procrastination. Moreover, Academic and General Procrastination were positively associated with Bedtime Procrastination, whereas Perceived Importance of Sleep was negatively associated with Bedtime Procrastination. Indirect effects of the Perceived Importance of Sleep and General Procrastination, as mediated by Wake-up Time and Dinner Time, on Bedtime Procrastination were also found. Conclusions: Personal routines (Wake-up Time and Dinner Time) along with individual characteristics (General and Academic Procrastination) and beliefs (perceived importance of sleep) may affect Bedtime Procrastination. Present results highlight the complexity of Bedtime Procrastination.

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  • Paula Magalhães & Beatriz Pereira & André Oliveira & David Santos & José Carlos Núñez & Pedro Rosário, 2021. "The Mediator Role of Routines on the Relationship between General Procrastination, Academic Procrastination and Perceived Importance of Sleep and Bedtime Procrastination," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(15), pages 1-13, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:15:p:7796-:d:599536
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    1. Pedro Rosário & Beatriz Pereira & Paula Magalhães & Tânia Moreira & Sandra Mesquita & Sonia Fuentes & José Carlos Núñez & Guillermo Vallejo, 2020. "A brief school-based intervention on Gypsy culture: A longitudinal cluster randomized trial," The Journal of Educational Research, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 113(6), pages 462-474, November.
    2. Paula Magalhães & Vânia Cruz & Sara Teixeira & Sónia Fuentes & Pedro Rosário, 2020. "An Exploratory Study on Sleep Procrastination: Bedtime vs. While-in-Bed Procrastination," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(16), pages 1-14, August.
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