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Keisuke Takano1, Yudai Iijima, Yoshihiko Tanno
1Department of Cognitive and Behavioral Science, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 3-8-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan. takano@beck.c.u-tokyo.ac.jp
Repetitive thought, including rumination and worry, negatively impacts sleep quality. High worry levels exacerbate rumination's detrimental effects on sleep, highlighting their interaction in sleep disturbances.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sleep Science
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Background:
- Repetitive thought is a transdiagnostic risk factor for various mental and physical health issues.
- Rumination and worry are implicated in the development and persistence of insomnia.
- Limited research exists on the interplay between rumination, worry, and sleep disturbances.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prospective associations between rumination, worry, and subjective sleep quality.
- To examine the unique and interactive effects of rumination and worry on sleep disturbance.
Main Methods:
- A 2-wave longitudinal survey was conducted with 208 undergraduate students.
- Self-report questionnaires assessed repetitive thought patterns and subjective sleep quality.
- Hierarchical multiple regression analyses were employed to analyze the data.
Main Results:
- Baseline rumination significantly predicted reduced subjective sleep quality at follow-up.
- This association was moderated by worry levels, with higher worry amplifying rumination's negative impact on sleep.
- Both rumination and worry demonstrated unique links to sleep problems.
Conclusions:
- Rumination and worry are independently associated with poorer sleep quality.
- The interaction between rumination and worry is a critical factor in sleep disturbance.
- Understanding these cognitive processes is vital for addressing insomnia and related sleep issues.
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