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Sex differences in the effect of exercise upon sleep
1Department of Physical Education and Sports, Finnmark College, Norway.
Perceptual and Motor Skills
|April 1, 1991
Summary
This study investigated sleep quality in high school students. Factors like exercise and psychological elements uniquely influenced sleep quality in boys versus girls.
Area of Science:
- Sleep science
- Adolescent health
- Psychology
Background:
- Sleep quality is crucial for adolescent well-being and academic performance.
- Understanding factors influencing sleep is vital for targeted interventions.
- Previous research has not fully explored sex-specific sleep determinants in adolescents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine sleep characteristics and influencing factors in high school students.
- To identify variables promoting and disturbing sleep.
- To analyze sex-specific differences in sleep quality determinants.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted in a high school in Tromsø, Norway, in spring 1988.
- 465 out of 621 students (74.9%) responded to questionnaires on sleep.
- Sleep-quality scores were computed based on perceived usual sleep and last night's sleep.
Main Results:
- Multiple regression analyses revealed sex-specific influences on sleep quality.
- For boys, physical activity and exercise intensity impacted sleep quality.
- For girls, psychological factors were more significant than exercise for sleep quality.
Conclusions:
- Sleep quality determinants differ between adolescent boys and girls.
- Exercise is a key factor for boys' sleep, while psychological aspects are crucial for girls.
- These findings highlight the need for sex-tailored approaches to improve adolescent sleep.