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Meredith E Coles1, Jessica R Schubert, Katherine M Sharkey

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Growing evidence suggests a connection between psychiatric conditions and sleep disturbances.
  • Clinical observations and prior research indicate a correlation between later bedtimes and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between delayed bedtimes (DBs) and the severity of obsessive-compulsive (OC) symptoms.
  • To determine if this association persists when controlling for confounding factors like negative affect.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 266 undergraduate students participated in the study.
  • Participants completed comprehensive questionnaires assessing sleep patterns, mood states, and OC symptoms.

Main Results:

  • Individuals reporting delayed bedtimes exhibited higher rates of OC symptoms compared to those with non-delayed bedtimes.
  • The association between delayed bedtimes and increased OC symptoms remained statistically significant after controlling for negative affect.

Conclusions:

  • Delayed bedtimes represent a potential correlate or contributing factor to obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms.
  • Further research is recommended to elucidate the complex interplay between sleep patterns and OC symptomology.