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Sleep Characteristics in Dance Students Related to Psychological Inflexibility
Félix Arbinaga1, María-Isabel Mendoza-Sierra2, Gabriela Fernández-Acosta1
1Department of Clinical and Experimental Psychology, University of Huelva, Huelva, Spain.
Summary
Dance students with psychological inflexibility experience poorer sleep quality and are more likely to be evening types. Interventions like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can improve sleep hygiene in conservatories.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sports Science
- Sleep Medicine
Background:
- Dance performance is linked to various challenges, with sleep disturbances being a significant concern.
- Understanding the interplay between psychological factors and sleep is crucial for dancer well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between sleep characteristics (chronotype, subjective sleep quality) and psychological inflexibility in dance students.
- To identify potential risk factors for poor sleep within this population.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study with non-probabilistic sampling.
- 114 dance students assessed using the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and Composite Scale of Morningness.
- Data collected via paper-based and online surveys.
Main Results:
- 80.7% of dance students reported poor sleep quality.
- Lower psychological inflexibility correlated with better subjective sleep quality and a more morning-oriented chronotype.
- High-to-medium psychological inflexibility increased the risk of poor sleep quality by 6.37 times.
Conclusions:
- Psychological inflexibility is a significant factor associated with poor sleep quality and evening chronotypes in dance students.
- Dance conservatories can be optimized into healthier environments through sleep hygiene education and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy interventions.
- Targeted interventions can support the well-being of dancers in academic and professional settings.
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