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Family implication in adolescents' sleep: A qualitative exploration with quantitative insights
Ella Louis1, Elif Eyuboglu2, Didier Drieu3
1University of Savoie Mont Blanc, Jacob-Bellecombette, France.
Sleep Health
|August 20, 2025
Summary
Adolescent sleep is significantly influenced by family. Parents and siblings model sleep behaviors, impacting adolescent sleep duration and quality through shared routines and rules.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Sleep and Family Dynamics
- Behavioral Sleep Medicine
Background:
- Adolescent sleep patterns undergo significant changes due to biological and environmental factors, often leading to insufficient sleep.
- The family environment is a critical, yet understudied, factor influencing adolescent sleep behaviors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the multifaceted role of family involvement in adolescent sleep patterns.
- To understand how sleep behaviors and attitudes are transmitted within families.
Main Methods:
- Employed a mixed-methods approach combining qualitative (semistructured interviews) and quantitative (actigraphy) data.
- Included 114 participants from 31 families (parents, siblings, adolescents) for 7-day sleep monitoring.
Main Results:
- Actigraphy confirmed most adolescents obtained less than recommended sleep duration.
- Similar sleep patterns and evening habits (meals, screen time, routines) were observed across family members.
- Thematic analysis revealed the transmission of sleep behaviors and attitudes within families.
Conclusions:
- Family members, including parents and siblings, act as key behavioral models for adolescent sleep.
- Parental strategies like setting rules, limiting screen time, and consistent routines positively influence adolescent sleep.
- Family involvement, through explicit actions and implicit modeling, significantly shapes adolescent sleep quality and quantity.
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