Literature Review
College students are some of the most active and stressed individuals in today’s society. Social pressures and scholastic achievement keep this population at a constant state of exhaustion. College students are apt to put sleep at the bottom of their to-do lists without giving further consideration largely due to full schedules. College students often do not understand the importance sleep has for their mental, physical, and overall health. Individuals in this age group require around nine hours of sleep in any given night, but most students report they only receive between seven and eight hours of sleep (Forquer, 2008). According to a survey by the American College Health Association that was distributed to 33 universities across the United States, both men and women rated sleep difficulty as the third most common impediment to their academic performance (Forquer, 2008).
Even if college students get an adequate amount of sleep, it is hard to determine if the sleep is always ‘good’ sleep or ‘bad’. Good sleep is qualified by deep, uninterrupted sleep patterns; bad sleep is seen as sleep that is sporadic or interrupted. A study by the National Sleep Foundation reported that an average of 40% of Americans have difficulty falling asleep or wake up multiple times throughout the night; this is indicative of ‘bad’ sleep (Forquer, 2008). One of the most important factors in determining if the sleep an individual is getting is ‘good,’ is whether or not they routinely feel rested throughout their day (Mayo Clinic, 2014). If an individual feels drowsy or loses their concentration on low-stimulus activities, such as talking on the phone or driving, then chances are they are not getting enough sleep or are not getting ...
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In order to function normally, “adequate sleep is a biological necessity” (Austin 34). College is a transition for many students, and without prioritizing many can become sleep deprived. There are various reasons that college students could become deprived of sleep. Reasons include loud roommates, sororities/fraternities, late night jobs, and procrastination. Additionally, a student could be struggling financially or academically, and this could be possible causes for keeping one up late at night. Little to no sleep could affect how young adults function leading to multiple effects. Depression can be a result of not getting enough rest, and the “longer this
Healthy sleep is essential for proper brain and body functionality” (Infographic: How Technology Affects Our Sleep). Sleep is necessary to survive, so it is important that Americans get an optimal amount of sleep. The hours of sleep per night people are receiving has decreased over the past century. I believe that the increased use of technology, rising stress levels, combined with a sedentary lifestyle are only some of the factors responsible for the overall decrease in the number of hours of sleep per night over the past century. Unless we as Americans change our habits and make obtaining a good night’s sleep a higher priority, this trend of fewer hours of sleep a night will continue to increase as well as the unwanted effects of sleep
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Another reason that causes the negative relationship between sleep deprivation and academic performance is the impact of high-stress level that is caused by sleep deprivation. As mentioned earlier, sleep deprivation could decrease a student’s critical thinking and problem-solving skills. However, it can also make the students feel more stressful. According to the survey conducted in Ball State campus, there are 15 students that often do their homework before they go to bed. 10 students play video games, computer games, and mobile games before they go to sleep. 8 students use their electronic devices to do social activities. 5 students watch movies and television series and 2 students read books before they go to bed. This information proves
In 2010, over fifty million U.S. adults were reported to have sleep and/or wakefulness disorder. The culprit of these disorders is from lack of quality sleep throughout the population. Many Americans believe there are many things to do before sleeping. Sleep affects how all people function while awake. An adequate amount of sleep is important because, it keeps people awake and focused, even though people’s sleep needs vary, and how lack of deep sleep affects the body both mentally and physically.
If all of these important activities occur during sleep, why is it that people are so willing to short themselves of this vital activity? Although much about sleep still remains a mystery, research and experiments continue to show how important sleep is to each and every person. Throughout this paper, I will discuss sleep and the effects that it has on performance and health, especially among college students. A college student’s sleeping pattern is a reliable indicator of their level of performance in the classroom and other school-affiliated activities, as a lack of sleep leads to decreased performance. Sleep is directly related to the level of performance and health of an individual; the more rested a person is, the better that person will perform and feel (Dryer, 2006).
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Many times people think they can accomplish more if they could eliminate so much sleeping time. However, they are only hurting their productivity if they lose sleep. Two articles deal with the issue of sleep deprivation. The College Student Journal published an article about the grade-point average of college students and sleep length, while U.S. News & World Report produced an article dealing with the lack of
Introduction Sleep studies have been conducted since as early as 1913. However, the impact of school start times on student academics is often overlooked by most schools. In reality, start times can significantly affect academic performance by disrupting adolescents' normal sleep cycle, leading to a lack of sleep that impairs learning, and hindering academic performance. These theories have been tested through sleep studies, and most of them have been found to be true. Sleep Cycle Changes When children transition from primary school to middle or high school, it can significantly affect their learning due to changes in their sleep cycle.
Sleep has always been a popular subject among humans. There have been many studies that examine sleep and its correlation with a wide variety of variables, such as depression, energy levels, and grades. Students, as a group, are widely studied. As the world’s future leaders and thinkers, there is great importance placed on their achievements. In this study the effect of student sleep habits on perceived academic performance is investigated. Many things may affect students’ academic success among these variables are sleep habits.
Important public policy issues have arisen in our modern 24-hour society, where it is crucial to weigh the value of sleep versus wakefulness. Scientific knowledge about sleep is currently insufficient to resolve the political and academic debates raging about how much and when people should sleep. These issues affect almost everybody, from the shift worker to the international traveler, from the physician to the policy maker, from the anthropologist to the student preparing for an exam.
Sleep deficiency impairs the neurocognitive functioning and prevents proper retention of information by the brain. Moreover, inadequate sleep at night diminishes attention span, alertness, creativity and concentration levels of the students. According to Curcio, Ferrara & De Gennaro (2006) students with more regular sleep-wake cycles are more likely to report a higher GPA (p. 326). Finally, I will explain how sleep-disordered breathing caused due to sleep deprivation, may also be associated with poor academic achievement and neurocognitive impairments such as critical thinking and
Tsui, Y., & Wing, Y. (2009). A study on the sleep patterns and problems of university business students in Hong Kong. Journal of American College Health, 58(2), 167-176.
Sleep plays a vital role in a person’s mental well-being. Sleeping affects how well people think, react, work, learn, and get along with others. While a person is sleeping, his brain is preparing to help him learn and remember information. A good night’s sleep enhances learning and problem solving skills. It is very important for the students to have sound sleep as it can improve their concentration, memory and creativity. Furthermore, having enough sleep increases the ability to m...