Daily activities and sleep quality in college students

Abstract

There is growing evidence that social rhythms (e.g., daily activities such as getting into or out of bed, eating, and adhering to a work schedule) have important implications for sleep. The present study used a prospective measure of daily activities to assess the relation between sleep and social rhythms. College students (n=243) 18 to 39 yrs of age, completed the Social Rhythm Metric (SRM) each day for 14 d and then completed the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). The sample was divided into groups of good or poor sleepers, according to a PSQI cut-off score of 5 points and was compared on the regularity, frequency, timing, and extent of social engagement during activities. There was a lower frequency and less regularity of social rhythms in poor sleepers relative to good sleepers. Good sleepers engaged more regularly in activities with active social engagement. Earlier rise time, first consumption of a beverage, going outdoors for the first time, and bedtime were associated with better sleep. Greater variability in rise time, consuming a morning beverage, returning home for the last time, and bedtime were associated with more disturbed sleep. The results are consistent with previous findings of reduced regularity in bedtime and rise time schedules in undergraduates, other age groups, and in clinical populations. Results augment the current thought that regulating behavioral zeitgebers may be important in influencing bed and rise times, and suggest that engaging in activities with other people may increase regularity.

The SENSE study: Post intervention effects of a randomized controlled trial of a cognitive–behavioral and mindfulness-based group sleep improvement intervention among at-risk adolescents.

“…Behavioral changes as a consequence of sleep scheduling and stimulus control may have contributed to these more regular bedtimes and sleep initiation periods, consistent with research showing that behavioral techniques are effective in regularizing sleep-wake schedules and daily rhythms (Carney, Edinger, Meyer, Lindman, & Istre, 2006;Manber, Bootzin, Acebo, & Carskadon, 1996) and can lead to improved sleep and daytime function.…”

The relationship between sleep quality and depressive symptoms in adolescents

“…Especially nowadays, excessive time spent on the computer or the intensity of academic studies can deteriorate sleep quality in adolescents, leading to daytime sleepiness (12), which is a consequence of poor nocturnal sleep quality. These have adverse effects on the physical and psychological wellbeing of adolescents (10,12,18,19). Additionally, it is possible to say that this two-way relationship between sleep disorders and depression can be seen in adolescence.…”

Skirtingų Studijų Krypčių Studentų Miego Kokybės Sąsajos Su Emociniais Ir Elgesio Sunkumais

“…Kita vertus, miegui nepalankūs veiksniai gali būti susiję ne tik su akademiniais reikalavimais, bet ir su studentų gyvenimo būdu, dienos ir nakties režimo įpročiais, gyvenimo sąlygomis, laiko planavimo trūkumais, piktnaudžiavimu alkoholiu ir kt. (Veldi et al, 2005;Carney et al, 2006).…”