The Sleep Habits of UD Students

The Sleep Habits of UD Students

    Presenter(s)

    Kristina-Lerin Kealoha Linares, Jason Andrew Tornes

    Comments

    Presentation: 1:15 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Kennedy Union Ballroom

    This project reflects research conducted as part of a course project designed to give students experience in the research process.

    Course: MED 480

    Description

    Adequate sleep is important for good health. College students who are involved in extracurricular activities and working jobs have commitments that impact their ability to get adequate sleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation, young adults ages 18-25 years old need between 7-9 hours of sleep every night (Singh et al., 2021). A study on college students identified an average sleep time of 6.99 hours after interviewing 7,626 college students (Becker et al., 2018). “Short-term consequences of sleep disruption include increased stress responsivity; somatic problems; reduced quality of life (QoL); emotional distress; mood disorders and other mental health problems; cognition, memory, and performance deficits; and behavior problems in otherwise healthy individuals,” (Medic et al 2017). Our research focuses on the sleep habits of students at the University of Dayton. We surveyed students to gather information including their year of study, the typical hours of sleep they receive, and if they currently take any sleep aids (i.e. melatonin, Benadryl, etc.). The information collected was then statistically analyzed using the ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) statistical test to determine if there is a significant correlation between the sleep habits of UD students and their year of study. The purpose of this poster is to assess the sleep habits of UD students and bring awareness to the importance of getting adequate sleep for overall well-being. Practical tips for improving sleep habits will also be included in our presentation.

    Publication Date

    4-20-2022

    Project Designation

    Course Project

    Primary Advisor

    Marylynn B. Herchline

    Primary Advisor's Department

    Premedical Programs

    Keywords

    Stander Symposium project, College of Arts and Sciences

    United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

    Good Health and Well-Being

    The Sleep Habits of UD Students

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