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A randomized controlled trial examining a Tranquil sitting intervention compatible with Confucian values.

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  • 1Department of Global and Area Studies, Pukyong National University, Busan, Republic of Korea.

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A novel tranquil sitting intervention improved sleep quality in isolated university students during COVID-19 lockdowns. This Confucian-based method offers a feasible approach to enhancing sleep for young adults experiencing sleep disturbances.

Keywords:
Confucian methodself-cultivationsleep qualitytranquil sittingtranquillity and reverence

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Area of Science:

  • Mental Health
  • Sleep Science
  • Behavioral Interventions

Background:

  • COVID-19 lockdowns in China led to significant sleep problems among university students.
  • Long-term isolation exacerbates sleep quality issues, necessitating effective interventions.
  • Existing interventions based on traditional ethics show promise but often neglect daily life activities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effectiveness and feasibility of a tranquil sitting intervention for improving sleep in isolated university students.
  • To evaluate a program integrating Confucian values with established intervention techniques.
  • To address the need for practical, lasting solutions for sleep disturbances in youth.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial (RCT) involving 70 university students (35 intervention, 35 control).
  • The intervention group practiced a tranquil sitting program for ten weeks.
  • Sleep quality was measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) at pre-test, post-test, and 1-month follow-up.

Main Results:

  • The tranquil sitting intervention group demonstrated significantly improved sleep quality compared to the control group.
  • Moderate to large effect sizes were observed in the middle and late stages of the intervention.
  • Mastery of the tranquil sitting technique correlated with significant sleep quality improvements.

Conclusions:

  • The tranquil sitting intervention, emphasizing "tranquility," is a feasible and promising approach for enhancing sleep quality in young adults.
  • This method shows comparable sleep improvement to traditional interventions.
  • The study highlights a novel strategy for addressing sleep problems exacerbated by isolation.