Minimum score: 9; Maximum score: 45

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Why revenge?
The addition of the word “revenge” to the concept of bedtime procrastination became popular on social media. The English term “revenge bedtime procrastination” emerged from a translation of an expression in Chinese that reflected frustration tied to long, stressful work hours that left little time for personal enjoyment or 报复性熬夜。

In this way, bedtime procrastination is seen as a way of getting “revenge”（报复） on daytime hours with little or no free time. Though initially expressed by people in China, the idea has resonated across the globe and gained additional traction in response to stress induced by COVID-19.

Consequences?
Late nights followed by early mornings can directly lead to serious sleep deprivation. Cutting back on sleep can have significant negative effects on mental, physical, and emotional health with short- and long-term consequences.

It is great that you understand how important sleep is to you and that you are trying hard to cut down on bedtime procrastination. Perhaps you can share more about what you do before bedtime that seems to be taking up your sleep time? (Eg watching shows, messaging, using social media)

Joyce:
Hi Joyce, thank you for completing the RBP self-report survey. I see that your score is 21, which is on the lower end of the bedtime procrastination scale as compared to most students. Good Job! Research has shown that most university students like you tend to gravitate towards the higher end of the scale (average = 29). 

It is great that you try to sleep early and not go to bed late. That is something that is really hard to achieve in our fast-paced life in Singapore. I also like how you have a different opinion on RBP compared to your peers. Would you like to share more on why you think RBP may have its benefits instead?

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It's frustrating to feel like I have no control over my own behavior, but I recognize that RBP is a common issue that many people face. Research suggests that individuals with strong viewing habits are less likely to engage in RBP, which makes sense as I spend a lot of time on my phone.

I am very very aware that this behavior is not sustainable and can lead to chronic sleep deprivation and other health problems. To address RBP, I am working on creating healthier bedtime habits, such as setting a consistent sleep schedule and avoiding screens before bedtime (I try...) It's not easy to break the habit of RBP, but I am taking small steps to improve my sleep routine. Instead of reaching for my phone before bed, I'm reading a book or practicing meditation. I'm also setting reminders to turn off my phone at a certain time to avoid getting sucked into the endless scrolling cycle.

However, regardless of the reasons, people who sleep late are often stigmatized as lazy or unproductive or revenge bed time procrastinator. This is unfair because it overlooks the fact that everyone has their own unique circadian rhythm and sleep needs. It's important to remember that quality and quantity of sleep are more important than the specific hours someone sleeps. So, instead of judging someone for sleeping late, we should be more understanding and accepting of everyone's different sleep patterns.