APS
2026 APS Annual Convention · 2026
Bedtime Procrastination Activities, Motivations and Experiences Among U.S. College Students
Session: Poster Session VII
Authors
- Doug MaynardPresenting Author
The State University of New York at New Paltz - Lucia Daher
State University of New York at New Paltz - Owen Wardwell
State University of New York at New Paltz - May Hornbuckle
State University of New York at New Paltz - Zachary Pulis
State University of New York at New Paltz - Kiaan Rami
State University of New York at New Paltz
Abstract
We investigated activities, motivations, and experiences associated with bedtime procrastination (BP; voluntary delay of bedtime despite the costs) among college students. Qualitative coding of open-ended survey responses revealed that BP, though often mindless, can also be purposeful and/or social, and emotional effects can range from regret and guilt to happiness.
