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What is Revenge Bedtime Procrastination?
Revenge bedtime procrastination is intentionally delaying going to bed to gain a sense of control over their leisure time.
The term originated in China alongside the notorious 996 work schedule and resultant frustration with extended and exhausting work hours that allowed little time for personal enjoyment. The term gained wider recognition peaking in search traffic in early 2021 after being popularised on social media platforms such as Twitter and TikTok.
Although the term "revenge" is a relatively new addition and we know of no scales to measure the phenomenon, research on bedtime procrastination has been around since 2014, when Kroese and colleagues introduced a 9-item scale Bedtime Procrastination Scale (BPS) to measure the phenomenon.
The RBPS
The Revenge Bedtime Procrastination Scale (RBPS) has been adapted and extended from the Bedtime Procrastination Scale (BPS; Kroese et al., 2014) by Dr. Jason Wessel.
The RBPS breaks down the BPS into delay and self-regulation failure factors, and includes an additional 9 (18 total) questions related to revenge and numbing.
This scale is an extension of the BPS that seeks to measure Revenge Bedtime Procrastination across the following four dimensions:
- Delay
- Self-regulation failure
- Revenge
- Numbing
The above dimensions are derived from our clinical work with procrastinators. We reason that better understanding the factors influencing your bedtime procrastination can help you direct your efforts to curb your behaviour to where they will be most impactful.
This assessment is provided here for education and self-insight purposes only.
