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Sleep habits and patterns of college students: a preliminary study
W C Buboltz1, F Brown, B Soper
1Department of Pathology, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston 71272, USA. Buboltz@latech.edu
Journal of American College Health : J of ACH
|January 5, 2002
Summary
Most US college students experience sleep disturbances, with women reporting more issues than men. Universities can implement changes to reduce sleep problems and improve academic performance.
Area of Science:
- Sleep Medicine
- Higher Education Studies
- Psychology
Background:
- Sleep difficulties have well-documented negative effects.
- Prevalence of sleep problems among US college students is understudied.
- Existing research faces design limitations, hindering accurate prevalence and disturbance type estimation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the prevalence and types of sleep disturbances in US college students.
- To address deficiencies in the current literature regarding student sleep problems.
- To provide an initial indication of sleep issues using a quantitative instrument.
Main Methods:
- Quantitative-based assessment instrument utilized.
- Survey administered to 191 undergraduates at a rural southern university.
- Data collected on sleep disturbance prevalence and types.
Main Results:
- Most surveyed students (191 undergraduates) reported some form of sleep disturbance.
- Women generally reported more sleep disturbances than men.
- Identified specific types of sleep disturbances prevalent in the student population.
Conclusions:
- Colleges and universities should address student sleep disturbances.
- Implementing procedural changes can minimize sleep problems.
- Reducing sleep disturbances may improve academic performance.