Losing sleep over work: A self‐determination theory view on need frustration, sleep disturbance, and mental ill health

Niemiec, Christopher P.; Olafsen, Anja H.; Halvari, Hallgeir; Williams, Geoffrey

doi:10.1002/smi.3134

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“…Further to this, present findings reveal that new career starters seek relatedness and belonging in social activities explored while procrastinating bedtime, often through social media and niche interests. Research suggests that frustration of basic psychological needs being met is positively correlated with sleep disturbance (Niemiec et al, 2022): it may be that bedtime procrastination is one mediator of this relationship. Activities sought out during me‐time before bed may also serve as coping mechanisms for negative affect and feelings.…”

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‘It's satisfying but destructive’: A qualitative study on the experience of bedtime procrastination in new career starters

Hill,

Ferguson,

Vincent

et al. 2023

British J Health Psychol

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BackgroundBedtime procrastination, the volitional delay of going to bed without any external circumstances causing the delay, is linked to multiple indicators of inadequate sleep. Intervening to reduce bedtime procrastination may be an important avenue to improve sleep outcomes, yet the phenomenon remains poorly understood in populations at risk for bedtime procrastination. New career starters, those who have graduated from tertiary education and started a new full‐time job within the past 12 months, may be susceptible to problematic bedtime procrastination and are at an opportune time for a ‘fresh start’ to change behaviour.AimsThe objectives of this study were to understand how bedtime procrastination is experienced and perceived by new career starters, to identify the enablers and barriers to behaviour change in new career starters and to explore themes for future interventions.Materials & MethodsData were collected through in‐depth semi‐structured interviews with 28 participants.ResultsInductive thematic analysis was used to find seven themes: (1) negative feelings before and during bedtime procrastination; (2) wanting to versus knowing I shouldn't; (3) difficulty falling asleep; (4) influence of automatic processes; (5) consequences of bedtime procrastination; (6) lack of self‐control and (7) technology captures late‐night attention. Participants emphasised the need for me‐time, self‐negotiation to continue procrastinating and knowledge of the value of sleep.Discussion & ConclusionFindings suggest that bedtime procrastination involves both reflective and automatic cognitive processes. Future interventions would benefit from a dual‐process approach, using cognitive and behavioural techniques to reduce bedtime procrastination.

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confidence: 99%

‘It's satisfying but destructive’: A qualitative study on the experience of bedtime procrastination in new career starters

Hill,

Ferguson,

Vincent

et al. 2023

British J Health Psychol

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“…(2002). In addition, the three needs were parcelled for satisfaction and frustration, respectively, as previously done in SDT research (Halvari et al., 2017; Niemiec et al., 2022). For the variables perceived controlling leadership and motivational regulations items were used non‐parcelled.…”

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“…That is, we randomly assigned items for perceived autonomy-supportive leadership, work engagement, work performance and somatic symptom burden into three parcels, each with two to three items as recommended by Little et al (2002). In addition, the three needs were parcelled for satisfaction and frustration, respectively, as previously done in SDT research (Halvari et al, 2017;Niemiec et al, 2022). For the variables perceived controlling leadership and motivational regulations items were used non-parcelled.…”

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The role of leadership in nurses' wellbeing and performance: A cross‐sectional survey using a dual motivational pathway model

Holtan,

Halvari,

Olafsen

et al. 2024

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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AimTo examine the positive motivational paths from perceived autonomy‐supportive leadership, and the negative motivational paths from perceived controlling leadership to satisfaction and frustration of basic psychological needs, work motivation, work performance, work engagement and somatic symptom burden among nurses using Self‐Determination Theory.DesignThe study used a cross‐sectional design mapping nurses' perceptions of the various study variables through a survey.MethodsNurses working in the municipal healthcare in Norway were recruited through an electronic questionnaire sent out via a link to their emails between 29th of August and 29th of September 2020. Of them, 219 nurses completed the questionnaire. Study hypotheses were tested using structural equation modelling.ResultsHigher levels of perceived autonomy‐supportive leadership were associated with reduced levels of somatic symptom burden and increased levels of work performance and work engagement through the satisfaction of basic psychological needs and autonomous motivation, specifically identified regulation and intrinsic motivation. Perceptions of controlling leadership were associated with heightened levels of somatic symptom burden through basic psychological need frustration, amotivation and introjected motivation, along with lower levels of work engagement through need frustration and amotivation.ConclusionThis study underscores the positive motivational paths of perceived autonomy‐supportive leadership on nurses' work performance and wellbeing through the facilitation of basic psychological need satisfaction and autonomous motivation. Conversely, the study highlights negative motivational paths of perceived controlling leadership on reduced work engagement and heightened ill‐being through the basic psychological need frustration, controlled motivation and amotivation.ImpactThis study provides insights and actionable recommendations for nurses and their leaders, emphasizing the significance of understanding the adverse impact associated with perceived controlling leadership. The findings underscore the importance of addressing these issues to mitigate detrimental effects on motivation and overall work functioning.Patient or Public ContributionNo patient or public contribution.

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“…In a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials, it was possible to identify signi cant albeit small effects for physical activity, sedentary behavior, diet, alcohol consumption and smoking cessation (49). Another study, developed in Norway, examined, based on Self-Determination Theory, how maladaptive motivational processes at work are related to sleep disorders and mental health problems (50). The ndings indicated that participants were more likely to report sleep disturbances, anxiety, and depressive symptoms when feeling frustrated in relation to basic psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness in the workplace (50).…”

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“…Another study, developed in Norway, examined, based on Self-Determination Theory, how maladaptive motivational processes at work are related to sleep disorders and mental health problems (50). The ndings indicated that participants were more likely to report sleep disturbances, anxiety, and depressive symptoms when feeling frustrated in relation to basic psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness in the workplace (50). In other words, the stronger the psychological needs for a given behavior, the more robust the self-determined motivation to perform it.…”

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Protocol paper for the Vincular Project: a randomized controlled trial with changes in 24- hour movement behaviors targeting the reduce of depressive symptoms in adults

Bertuol,

Alves,

Duca

2024

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Background: A better understanding of how behavior change interventions work to reduce depressive symptoms, as well as their effects and potential mediators, is needed. This paper described the methods of the Vincular Project, an intervention based on Self-Determination Theory with changes in 24-hour movement behaviors to reduce depressive symptoms in Brazilian adults. Methods: This is a randomized, controlled, blinded clinical trial with adults aged 20 to 59 years, of both sexes, with depressive symptoms. The sample was intentional and non-probabilistic and participants were allocated to a control group and an intervention group. The intervention was carried out twice a week, for 16 weeks and consisted of face-to-face and online meetings. The activities aimed to make participants more aware of their living and health conditions, exploring 24-hour movement behaviors, especially physical activity, and their relationships with depressive symptoms. The contents were different in each meeting and the activities were organized into four blocks, the first being contextualization, the second with general and specific guidelines on 24-hour movement behaviors, the third with opportunities to practice physical activity in different contexts and situations, and the fourth with strategies for maintaining healthy behaviors in the short and long term. Baseline (January 2022), post-intervention (May 2022), and maintenance (November 2022) evaluations included depressive symptoms as primary outcome, and 24-hour movement behaviors and basic psychological needs as secondary outcomes. The variables of autonomy, competence and relatedness were also tested as mediators related to the effectiveness of the intervention on depressive symptoms. Depressive symptoms were measured by the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), 24-hour movement behaviors by self-report and accelerometry, and basic psychological needs by the translated and adapted version of the Basic Psychological Needs in Exercise Scale (BPNES). To verify the effect of the intervention, per-protocol and intention-to-treat analyses will be conducted using Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE). Structural Equation Models (SEMs) will be employed in the mediation analysis. Discussion:The results of this trial will involve valuable information about the effect of a behavioral intervention to reduce depressive symptoms carried out in a middle-income country. Trial registration: Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials (ReBEC): RBR-7466htj, April, 17 2023. Retrospectively registered.

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Losing sleep over work: A self‐determination theory view on need frustration, sleep disturbance, and mental ill health

Cited by 8 publications

References 83 publications

‘It's satisfying but destructive’: A qualitative study on the experience of bedtime procrastination in new career starters

‘It's satisfying but destructive’: A qualitative study on the experience of bedtime procrastination in new career starters

The role of leadership in nurses' wellbeing and performance: A cross‐sectional survey using a dual motivational pathway model

Protocol paper for the Vincular Project: a randomized controlled trial with changes in 24- hour movement behaviors targeting the reduce of depressive symptoms in adults

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