The Interconnectedness of Sleep, Academic Self-concept, Procrastination, and Academic Performance: A Holistic Approach to Supporting Student Success

Description

Page: 164-168

Srishti Dass and Neerja Pandey (Amity Institute of Behavioural and Allied Sciences (AIBAS), Amity University Lucknow Campus, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh)

This study looks at how sleep, academic self-concept (ASC), self-esteem, procrastination, and academic performance are all connected for students. Sleep is crucial for things like memory, learning, and emotional health key components of doing well in school (Walker, 2017). Whether students are early risers or night owls can significantly impact how they perform academically (Roenneberg et al., 2012). Poor sleep often leads to procrastination, which then creates academic challenges. A student’s self-concept, or how they view their abilities, is a major factor in their motivation and success (Shavelson et al., 1976). When students have a positive self-concept, they tend to procrastinate less and feel less anxious, which leads to better outcomes. When they have a negative self-concept, they’re more likely to doubt themselves and put things off, which hurts their academic results. Procrastination itself is a big barrier to academic success, and it’s often made worse by bad sleep habits and low self-esteem .The research shows that these factors are all interconnected, and things like family dynamics, psychological well-being, and the environment also influence academic struggles. The study stresses the importance of encouraging better sleep habits, building a positive self-concept, and addressing procrastination with tools like time management and mental health support. By taking a holistic approach to student well-being, schools can help students succeed not just academically, but emotionally as well. Overall, the findings suggest that supporting students in managing their sleep, self-concept, and procrastination is essential for both their academic success and overall health, and schools play a key role in providing resources to tackle these challenges.