Validation of the Italian Version of the Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire for Adolescents by A. Lancry and Th. Arbault

Cavallera, Guido; Boari, Giuseppe

doi:10.12659/msm.894091

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“…In addition, participants completed the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) as a measure of general sleepiness, where a score of >10 indicates excessive sleepiness (Johns, 1991), a score >12 indicates subjects with mild obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and a score > 12 indicates a severe OSA [ 23 ]. Scores collected from the two groups are reported in Figure 1 .…”

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“…A specific section on sleep quality was included for excluding subjects with overt sleep disturbances. After completing the first questionnaire, we administered three validated sleep questionnaires: Pittsburg Score Questionnaire standardized for Italians (PSQI) [ 21 ], Morningness Eveningness Questionnaire, (MEQ) [ 22 ], and Epworth Sleepiness Scale, (ESS) [ 23 ]. All questionnaires adopted in this study were administered via email with Google modules.…”

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COVID19 Pandemic and Physical Activity: An Observational Study on Sleep Quality and Anxiety

Elce

Daniele

Loperto

et al. 2022

Sports

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Mental alterations were described during the COVID-19 pandemic and sleep deprivation has been reported as a consequence of social isolation. In Italy, the COVID-19 pandemic spread out at the beginning of 2020 determining severe lockdown periods. The aim of our study was to observe the effects of lockdown on sleep and anxiety in trained non-professional subjects and professional athletes who continued to train during the lockdown period. Forty-six subjects (21 trained non-professional subjects and 25 professional athletes) were recruited from a variety of team and individual sports to complete a battery of previously validated and widely used questionnaires assessing psychometric and anthropometric parameters, physical activity levels, lifestyle habits, and sleep quality. Subjects were aged 27.0 ± 5.14. All items were evaluated as percentages and chi-square and Fisher’s exact tests were performed, as appropriate. Our data showed that the prevalence of the difficulty of falling asleep (over 30%), the tendency of nocturnal awakenings (over 30%), and moderate anxiety (over 38%) were at the same extent in the two groups. Of the professional athletes, 72.73% declared snoring during sleep vs 42.86% of non-professional subjects. No other significant differences were found between the two groups except for the perception of being constant in daily activity, significantly more reported by trained subjects (p < 0.005). Our data show a similar scenario of anxiety and sleep disturbances for the two groups, suggesting that lockdown by the COVID-19 pandemic has partially mitigated the known beneficial effects due to physical activity on mental health and sleep quality. Further analyses are necessary to define the associated risk factors.

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COVID19 Pandemic and Physical Activity: An Observational Study on Sleep Quality and Anxiety

Elce

Daniele

Loperto

et al. 2022

Sports

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“…Circadian dissonance was assessed with the sleep chronotype questionnaire at baseline [18,19]. Two items of the scales were used to identify the circadian dissonance: 1) "what time do you usually go to bed in the past one month?"…”

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Association between Circadian Dissonance and MAFLD in employed adults: a longitudinal study in Southwestern China

Yang

et al. 2023

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Objectives: Circadian system is an essential physiological regulator of mammals, and circadian dissonance may be associated with the risk of metabolic disorders. However, evidence regarding its role in the development of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is scarce, particularly in employed adults. Methods: We conducted a longitudinal study of 1,309 employed adults in Southwestern China with a five-year follow-up from 2017 to 2021. MAFLD was assessed by the presence of hepatic steatosis using abdominal ultrasonography,overweight/obese status, diabetes mellitus, metabolic dysregulation, or elevation of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein. Circadian dissonance was assessed by the sleep chronotype questionnaire. The logistic random effects model was applied to analyze the 5-year panel data to estimate the association between circadian dissonance and MAFLD, and the potential effect modification of demographics on such association. Results: The MAFLD prevalence of participants was 38.7% at baseline and showed an increasing trend during follow-up (p for trends <0.001). We observed that severe circadian dissonance was positively associated with MAFLD (OR: 1.75, 95% CI: 1.09, 2.81). Participants who were minority had a higher risk of developing MAFLD (OR: 2.83, 95% CI: 1.09, 7.33), and those who had an undergraduate education or above had a lower risk (OR: 0.60, 95% CI: 0.40, 0.90). Participants’ follow-up year (OR: 1.81, 95% CI: 1.70, 1.94), higher level of AST (OR: 1.01, 95% CI: 1.01, 1.02),and higher level of ALT (OR: 1.03, 95% CI: 1.02, 1.03) were positively associated with the risk of MAFLD. Conclusions: Severe circadian dissonance may increase the odds of MAFLD in employed adults. Improving circadian rhythms could reduce the risk of MAFLD and increase life expectancy among employed adults.

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“…Generally, morning types prefer to go to bed early and wake up early. However, if evening types wake up early, they would feel tired and are likely to get up with difficulty but are also more likely to fall asleep late in the night [ 37 ].…”

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Understanding the Associations of Prenatal Androgen Exposure on Sleep Physiology, Circadian Proteins, Anthropometric Parameters, Hormonal Factors, Quality of Life, and Sex Among Healthy Young Adults: Protocol for an International, Multicenter Study

Kuczyński¹,

Wibowo²,

Hoshino³

et al. 2021

JMIR Res Protoc

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Background The ratio of the second finger length to the fourth finger length (2D:4D ratio) is considered to be negatively correlated with prenatal androgen exposure (PAE) and positively correlated with prenatal estrogen. Coincidentally, various brain regions are sensitive to PAE, and their functions in adults may be influenced by the prenatal actions of sex hormones. Objective This study aims to assess the relationship between PAE (indicated by the 2D:4D ratio) and various physiological (sex hormone levels and sleep-wake parameters), psychological (mental health), and sexual parameters in healthy young adults. Methods This study consists of two phases. In phase 1, we will conduct a survey-based study and anthropometric assessments (including 2D:4D ratio and BMI) in healthy young adults. Using validated questionnaires, we will collect self-reported data on sleep quality, sexual function, sleep chronotype, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. In phase 2, a subsample of phase 1 will undergo polysomnography and physiological and genetic assessments. Sleep architecture data will be obtained using portable polysomnography. The levels of testosterone, estradiol, progesterone, luteinizing hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, prolactin, melatonin, and circadian regulatory proteins (circadian locomotor output cycles kaput [CLOCK], timeless [TIM], and period [PER]) and the expression levels of some miRNAs will be measured using blood samples. The rest and activity cycle will be monitored using actigraphy for a 7-day period. Results In Poland, 720 participants were recruited for phase 1. Among these, 140 completed anthropometric measurements. In addition, 25 participants joined and completed phase 2 data collection. Recruitment from other sites will follow. Conclusions Findings from our study may help to better understand the plausible role of PAE in sleep physiology, mental health, and sexual quality of life in young adults. International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/29199

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Validation of the Italian Version of the Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire for Adolescents by A. Lancry and Th. Arbault

Cited by 9 publications

References 63 publications

COVID19 Pandemic and Physical Activity: An Observational Study on Sleep Quality and Anxiety

COVID19 Pandemic and Physical Activity: An Observational Study on Sleep Quality and Anxiety

Association between Circadian Dissonance and MAFLD in employed adults: a longitudinal study in Southwestern China

Understanding the Associations of Prenatal Androgen Exposure on Sleep Physiology, Circadian Proteins, Anthropometric Parameters, Hormonal Factors, Quality of Life, and Sex Among Healthy Young Adults: Protocol for an International, Multicenter Study

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