Submitted by thebelsnickle1991 t3_ygoc2w in science
ShodanLieu t1_iu9v51v wrote
Sleep avoidance helps explain the link between anxiety and sleep problems.
Why make things more complicated. I’ve never heard of anyone who was a morning only procrastinator or just procrastinated mid afternoon.
Edit: removed procrastination
pretendperson t1_iu9yfxg wrote
Sleep procrastination is defined as putting off/delaying/avoiding going to bed to sleep as clearly explained in the article.
ShodanLieu t1_iu9ziir wrote
I’m a sleep researcher and I still think the term/phrase “sleep procrastination” isn’t the best. I think “sleep avoidance” is a better choice and edited my previous comment just to be consistent.
-HappyLady- t1_iua4ii7 wrote
As a researcher, shouldn’t you know better than anyone to check how the authors operationalize key terms?
ShodanLieu t1_iua5kd2 wrote
Absolutely. But that doesn’t mean I automatically think the way an author operationally defines a term is the best way of doing so. For example, I also study pain (acute & chronic), and I think the word “pain“ is close to useless for operationally defining someone’s experience. There are so many characteristics to the experiences pain that a simple word does a very poor job of conveying essential information about an individual’s subjective experience.
That’s enough of my soapbox preaching. We all have our pet peeves I suppose. Have a good rest of the day and I hope you enjoy your weekend. Cheers!
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Thesheersizeofit t1_iubdekt wrote
The Chinese have a term for it which doesn’t translate well, but is effectively “bedtime revenge procrastination” 報復性熬夜, it’s when people who don’t have control in their life, put off sleep as a means of regaining some semblance of control. Basically self harm.
catpunch_ t1_iubo9lg wrote
I like that phrase, but I don’t see it as self-harm. It’s not the healthiest way to do it but taking time for yourself is ok and necessary
Thesheersizeofit t1_iucjg0l wrote
When you have to be up at 6am and doing… it’s self harmful
ShodanLieu t1_iuc1dmh wrote
Self sabotage?
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