Wittek, Joline, Sophie (2023) The Impact of Smartphone Addiction on Bedtime Procrastination: Exploring the Role of Self-Control as a Mediator among Working Employees. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
In the context of increasing smartphone use and its potential impact on sleep behavior, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between smartphone addiction, bedtime procrastination, and self-control. Our study, conducted with a sample size of n=109 participants used a correlational design with a five-day diary online questionnaire. Based on previous findings about the relationship between smartphone addiction and bedtime procrastination, we hypothesized that higher levels of smartphone addiction would lead to a higher risk of engaging in bedtime procrastination. To extend previous literature we conducted our own research and added the role of self-control to the relation between smartphone addiction and bedtime procrastination, hypothesising it would mitigate the effect. The results supported the first hypothesis and showed a significant positive association between smartphone addiction and bedtime procrastination. However, contrary to expectations, the results did not support the hypothesis that self-control during smartphone addiction is a protective factor against bedtime procrastination. These findings suggest that higher levels of self-control may not effectively mitigate the negative effects of smartphone addiction on bedtime procrastination. The results provided valuable insights into the associations between smartphone addiction, self-control, and bedtime procrastination in a real-world context. These results highlight the importance of addressing the negative consequences of smartphone addiction and promoting healthy smartphone use. Further research is needed to better understand the complex relationships and develop effective interventions to improve sleep hygiene and daily functioning in the digital age. Keywords: Smartphone addiction, bedtime procrastination, self-control.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Yan, N. and Christodoulou, A. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 26 Jul 2023 09:42 |
| Last Modified: | 26 Jul 2023 09:42 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/2629 |
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