Stress, support, psychological states and sleep

Paulsen, Virginia M.; Shaver, Joan

doi:10.1016/0277-9536(91)90038-e

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“…Verlander et al [51] reported that an emotional reaction is the best predictor for explaining the factors such as depth and quality of sleep among three stress factors: burden events, personality mediators, and emotion reactions. Paulsen and Shaver [52] reported that the negative life events have indirect effects only, but do affect objective sleep. Cernovsky [53] demonstrated that the major stress and sleep obstacles are not closely correlated, and that the negative life-cycle is somewhat connected with sleep obstacles among the various sleep factors.…”

Section: Theoretical Models Of Insomniamentioning

confidence: 99%

Stress and Sleep Disorder

2012

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The purpose of this study was to review potential, physiological, hormonal and neuronal mechanisms that may mediate the sleep changes. This paper investigates the literatures regarding the activity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, one of the main neuroendocrine stress systems during sleep in order to identify relations between stress and sleep disorder and the treatment of stress-induced insomnia. Sleep and wakefulness are regulated by the aminergic, cholinergic brainstem and hypothalamic systems. Activation of the HPA and/or the sympathetic nervous systems results in wakefulness and these hormones including corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), cortisol or corticosterone, noradrenaline, and adrenaline, are associated with attention and arousal. Stress-related insomnia leads to a vicious circle by activating the HPA system. An awareness of the close interaction between sleep and stress systems is emerging and the hypothalamus is now recognized as a key center for sleep regulation, with hypothalamic neurontransmitter systems providing the framework for therapeutic advances. An updated understanding of these systems may allow researchers to elucidate neural mechanisms of sleep disorder and to develop effective intervention for sleep disorder.

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Section: Theoretical Models Of Insomniamentioning

confidence: 99%

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2012

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“…There is a vast body of literature on personality and psychological adjustment factors in younger and middle-aged individuals experiencing sleep problems (e.g., Coursey et al, 1975;Hauri and Fisher, 1986;Kales et al, 1984;Paulsen and Shaver, 1991;Schneider-Helmart, 1987) as well as on the import of daytime stressors (Healey et al, 1981;Rubman et al, 1990;Waters et al, 1993;White and Nicassio, 1990). With several notable exceptions (Frisoni et al, 1993;Morin and Gramling, 1989;Gourash-Bliwise, 1992;Monk et al, 1992;Morgan et al, 1988Morgan et al, , 1989, there is little available information about the relationship between sleep parameters and psychological and lifestyle factors for aging individuals, even though the sleep complaint of most older persons differs from that of younger insomniacs --i.e., sleep maintenance as opposed to sleep onset latency problem.…”

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Poor sleepers who do not complain of insomnia: Myths and realities about psychological and lifestyle characteristics of older good and poor sleepers

Fichten

Creti²,

Amsel³

et al. 1995

J Behav Med

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Psychological adjustment, lifestyle, and sleep parameters were investigated in 634 older community residents. Participants were divided into three categories: good sleepers, poor sleepers experiencing high distress, and poor sleepers experiencing minimal distress. Results indicate that (1) highly distressed poor sleepers manifested an anxious, depressed, negative cognitive-affective set; (2) many coped well with age related changes in sleep quality--they resembled good sleepers in the relative absence of psychological maladjustment they displayed; (3) the three groups had similar lifestyles, but they differed in the cognitive-affective evaluation of their activities, (4) the insomnia complaint is itself multifaceted and is comprised of three distinct elements--difficulty sleeping, distress, and daytime fatigue; (5) sleep practices (e.g., naps, bedtimes) are not implicated in chronic poor sleep; and (6) many commonly held assumptions about sleep disruptions in older individuals are myth rather than reality. Implications for better understanding and treating insomnia in older individuals are discussed.

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“…Sleep is normally not the focus of health-related behavior at this age, but nevertheless the amount of requirements often leads to stress 13,14. As is well-known, daily hassles and chronic stress are factors for the onset and maintenance of sleep problems 15. Thus, about 30% of students are often sleep deprived with less sleep than recommended and have an overall mean of sleep duration of 7.02 hours per night 13.…”

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Sleep characteristics, sleep problems, and associations of self-efficacy among German university students

Schlarb¹,

Kulessa²,

Gulewitsch³

2012

NSS

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BackgroundSleep problems, especially insomnia, are a common complaint among adults. International studies on university students have shown prevalence rates between 4.7% and 36.2% for sleep difficulties, and 13.1% and 28.1% for insomnia. Sleep problems are associated with lower social and academic performance and can have a severe impact on psychological and physical health.ObjectiveThe goal of this study was to outline sleep characteristics, prevalence of sleep problems, insomnia, and associations with self-efficacy among German university students.MethodsA total of 2196 university students (70.9% women; mean age 24.16 years) participated in the study. Sleep characteristics, sleep problems, insomnia, and self-efficacy were assessed using a questionnaire.Results and conclusionAnalyses revealed that more than 16% of surveyed students needed more than 30 minutes to fall asleep. About 7.7% of the students suffered from insomnia. Short sleep was significantly associated with a considerably increased rate of insomnia (20%). Insomniacs showed lower self-efficacy than students without sleep problems.

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Stress, support, psychological states and sleep

Cited by 40 publications

References 29 publications

Stress and Sleep Disorder

Stress and Sleep Disorder

Poor sleepers who do not complain of insomnia: Myths and realities about psychological and lifestyle characteristics of older good and poor sleepers

Sleep characteristics, sleep problems, and associations of self-efficacy among German university students

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