Date of Completion

2024

Document Type

Research Project

Degree Name

Grade 12

Keywords

Revenge Bedtime Procrastination, cognitive learning, affective learning, sleep deprivation

Abstract

Sleep deficiency results in the disruption of the body’s physiological processes ,which can lead to the impairment of an individual’s physical and cognitive capacity. The common urge to deliberately postpone sleep to engage in other activities is termed as Revenge Bedtime Procrastination (RBP). According to Kroese (2014), bedtime procrastination is a significant factor that causes insufficient sleep and may lead to a decline in the individual’s cognitive and affective capability. This study utilized Pearson’s R to identify the relationship between Revenge Bedtime Procrastination and the two domains of learning : affective and cognitive.Moreover, the qualitative aspect of RBP was analyzed and interpreted through thematic analysis. The results presented a positive low correlation between Revenge Bedtime Procrastination and the two learning domains (affective and cognitive). Several themes were conceived under the three main categories: (1) Impact of RBP on Academic Performance and Wellbeing (2) Factors That Intensify RBP, and (3) Control Strategies. Inadequate sleep due to bedtime procrastination can have adverse, and at times irreversible, effects on one’s physical and mental health. It can impact several areas in students’ lives, including their cognitive and affective learning. For this reason, proper selfregulation strategies and healthy sleep habits must be immediately implemented with a solid support system.

First Advisor

Dennis Y. Perona

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