UNDERSTANDING SLEEP PROCRASTINATION: THEORETICAL APPROACHES AND IMPLICATIONS FOR ADOLESCENT WELL-BEING AND COUNSELLING PERSPECTIVE
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Sleep procrastination—the voluntary delay of sleep despite foreseeable negative consequences—has become increasingly prevalent among adolescents, especially in the digital era. This paper explores the concept, causes, and consequences of sleep procrastination among Nigerian adolescents. Drawing upon current literature and research, the study highlights how environmental, psychological, biological, and technological factors contribute to this behaviour. Sleep procrastination is linked to poor academic performance, emotional instability, reduced cognitive functioning, and overall health deterioration. The paper also discusses both bedtime and while-in-bed procrastination, emphasizing how adolescents sacrifice sleep for leisure, often due to poor self-regulation, stress, and excessive media consumption. Ultimately, the study underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions involving families, schools, and policy-makers to promote healthy sleep habits. Recommendations are provided to help mitigate the negative effects of sleep procrastination and support adolescent development.
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