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Area of Science:

  • Sleep Medicine
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Higher Education

Background:

  • College students frequently suffer from poor sleep quality, impacting academic performance.
  • Insomnia disorder affects a notable percentage of the student population, necessitating targeted interventions.
  • Irregular schedules and academic pressures contribute to unique sleep challenges for students.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the acceptance and feasibility of the "Studying in your sleep" (SWIS) program.
  • To assess the initial effects of SWIS on sleep quality and insomnia symptoms in college students.
  • To determine if SWIS is a suitable intervention for student sleep problems.

Main Methods:

  • A pre-post study design involving 27 college students.
  • Measurement of acceptance and feasibility via questionnaires.
  • Utilized the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), sleep logs, and actigraphy for objective and subjective sleep assessment.

Main Results:

  • Over 70% of participants reported insomnia symptoms, with over 50% meeting diagnostic criteria.
  • The SWIS program demonstrated high acceptance and feasibility among students.
  • Significant improvements were observed in subjective sleep quality, sleep-related personality traits, and objective sleep measures.

Conclusions:

  • SWIS is a feasible and effective program for addressing sleep problems in college and university students.
  • The program shows positive effects on both sleep and cognitive outcomes.
  • Further research is recommended to evaluate long-term effects and impact on cognitive performance and mental health.