The Prevalence of Bed-Time Procrastination and Internet-Usage among Adolescent Students

Abstract

The present study attempts to cast a glance at the relationship of Bed-Time Procrastination and Internet Usage among Adolescent Students. A great deal of research on the common and detrimental phenomena of Procrastination focuses on academic behavior. Furthermore, Procrastination can adversely impact bed- time habits and other health-related behaviors. Research has shown that Procrastination significantly affects the relationship between sleep deprivation and the individual’s well-being. In this study, 100 Adolescent students were selected from University of Lucknow through Purposive Sampling, General Procrastination scale by Lodha et.al, 2016, Bed-Time Procrastination was assessed through self-report questionnaire by Kroese.et.al, 2014, Internet- Usage was assessed through Saini & Kaur, 2016. Results indicate that Bed-Time Procrastination and Internet Usage have positive significant relationship. Further gender difference was measured for Procrastination, Bed-time Procrastination and Internet-Usage, where males are high on Procrastination and Internet Usage than females and females are high on Bed-time Procrastination than males.