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Teachers can improve sleep duration and quality using implementation intentions, a strategy based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). This intervention, combined with daily monitoring, showed significant improvements in sleep for educators.

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  • Behavioral Science
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Occupational Health

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  • Insufficient sleep is prevalent among teachers, posing significant health risks.
  • The Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) provides a framework for understanding health behaviors.
  • Identifying factors influencing teacher sleep is crucial for developing effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To predict teachers' intention and sleep duration using the TPB.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of an implementation-intention intervention on sleep duration and quality.

Main Methods:

  • Sixty-nine teachers were assigned to an intervention or control group.
  • Participants used activity trackers (Fitbit Charge HR) and diaries for 3 weeks.
  • The intervention group developed implementation intentions for 8-hour sleep, with a booster session.

Main Results:

  • TPB variables explained 42% of the variance in sleep duration.
  • The intervention group demonstrated significantly longer sleep duration and improved sleep quality.
  • Improvements in sleep duration and quality were sustained at follow-up.

Conclusions:

  • The TPB effectively predicted sleep intention and duration in teachers.
  • Implementation intentions, daily monitoring, and booster sessions show promise for enhancing teacher sleep.
  • This study highlights a practical approach to improving sleep health in the occupational setting.