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Area of Science:

  • Behavioral Science
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Chronobiology

Background:

  • Irregular sleep-wake patterns are linked to adverse health outcomes.
  • Factors influencing the adoption of regular sleep patterns remain unclear.
  • Understanding attitudes toward sleep is crucial for improving sleep regularity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between sleep regularity and attitudes toward sleep in undergraduates.
  • To evaluate a personalized feedback intervention aimed at enhancing sleep regularity.
  • To explore the relationship between changes in sleep attitudes and improved sleep regularity.

Main Methods:

  • Sleep-wake timing was tracked daily for two weeks using an app-based diary in 45 students.
  • The Sleep Regularity Index (SRI) identified least regular sleepers (N=22) for a four-week randomized control intervention (RCI).
  • The Charlotte Attitudes Toward Sleep (CATS) scale assessed attitudes toward sleep as a time commitment (Time) and beneficial behavior (Benefits) at baseline and post-intervention.

Main Results:

  • A positive correlation was found between CATS Time and SRI at baseline and during the RCI.
  • CATS Benefits correlated with sleep quality but not with SRI.
  • No significant SRI improvement was observed during the intervention; however, changes in CATS Time and SRI differed between intervention and control groups.

Conclusions:

  • Attitudes toward sleep as a time commitment are significantly associated with sleep regularity.
  • This attitude represents a potential target for future interventions designed to enhance sleep regularity.
  • Further research is needed to develop effective strategies for improving sleep regularity in young adults.