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Perceived Discrimination and Adolescent Sleep in a Community Sample.
Bridget J Goosby1, Jacob E Cheadle1, Whitney Strong-Bak2
1Sociology and co-directors of the LifeHD: Life in Frequencies Health Disparities Research Lab at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
The Russell Sage Foundation Journal of the Social Sciences : RSF
|May 6, 2024
Summary
Adolescents experiencing discrimination report poorer sleep quality. However, daily discrimination exposure was linked to better sleep the following night, suggesting a complex relationship between social stress and adolescent sleep patterns.
Area of Science:
- Sleep science
- Adolescent health
- Social epidemiology
Background:
- Sleep is crucial for restoration, yet adolescents are prone to sleep deprivation.
- Adolescence involves significant social changes and heightened sensitivity to stressors like discrimination.
- Poor sleep is associated with increased disease and mortality risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between daily discrimination experiences and objective sleep indicators in adolescents.
- To examine how contemporaneous sleep patterns are affected by discrimination exposure.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a two-week daily e-diary to record discrimination exposure.
- Employed actigraphy for objective measurement of sleep indicators.
- Analyzed data from a diverse sample of adolescents.
Main Results:
- Adolescents reporting higher average discrimination exhibited worse average sleep quality.
- Daily discrimination exposure was associated with improved sleep on the subsequent night compared to non-discrimination days.
Conclusions:
- Discrimination significantly impacts adolescent sleep, with higher cumulative exposure linked to poorer overall sleep.
- The immediate effect of discrimination may paradoxically lead to better sleep the following night, warranting further investigation.
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