Revenge Bedtime Procrastination during the Pandemic

Abstract

Revenge bedtime procrastination – this term has been the talk of the town for quite some time now especially during the pandemic. The “revenge” aspect of bedtime procrastination is almost a sort of defiance against the increasing demands at home and at work, which leave many of us with little time or energy to spend on leisure activities. Most people have lost their sleep cycle during this time majorly because they couldn’t get time for leisure activities during the morning hours. One of the major factors that contribute to this phenomenon is working hours, which are frequently extended to 12 hours and beyond, job demands to be available outside of hours, and overtime work are all factors that lead to bedtime procrastination. Modern working patterns and lack of boundary between professional life and work life creates a sense of living at work. This current paper will review different factors that contribute to revenge bedtime procrastination during the pandemic.