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Sleep ecology, sleep characteristics and behavior problems in young maltreated children: A scoping review

Sabrina Servot1, Annick St-Amand1, Michel Rousseau1

  • 1Department of Psychoeducation, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada; Centre de recherche universitaire sur les jeunes et les familles, Québec, Canada.

Child Abuse & Neglect
|October 29, 2021
PubMed

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Research on sleep in maltreated children is limited. Poor sleep is linked to behavior problems, but sleep ecology needs more investigation to understand these connections.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Sleep Science
  • Developmental Pediatrics

Background:

  • Behavior problems are common in young maltreated children.
  • Poor sleep is linked to behavioral issues in children.
  • Inadequate sleep environments can cause sleep problems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To map knowledge on sleep ecology and characteristics in young maltreated children (1-5 years).
  • To examine associations between sleep and behavior problems in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A scoping review was conducted following PRISMA-SR guidelines.
  • Searched bibliographic databases from 1993 to May 2020.
  • Included studies reporting on sleep in young maltreated children.

Main Results:

  • Nine studies met the criteria; only one detailed sleep ecology.
  • Eight studies showed minor sleep differences between maltreated and non-maltreated children.
  • Four studies linked shorter sleep duration to increased externalizing behaviors.

Conclusions:

  • Literature on sleep ecology and behavior problems in maltreated children is scarce.
  • Sleep ecology requires further investigation in this vulnerable group.
  • Future research should use longitudinal designs, comparison groups, and validated sleep measures.
Abstract

Keywords:
Behavior problemsChild maltreatmentReviewSleepSleep ecologyYoung children

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