Journal of Sleep Disorders & Therapy
Open Access

Abstract

Emerging Adult Sleep Quality: Health and Academic Performance Factors of Assessment

Kathy Sexton Radek and Julie Kaprelian

It is estimated that approximately 10% of “emerging” adults (18-25 years) report significant sleep disturbance. Academic stress and social schedule demands characteristic of this population contribute to compromised sleep. Further, cognitive functions such as attention and concentration are negatively influenced by compromised sleep. The need to address compromised sleep schedules in emerging adults as they are significantly impacted by social schedules. Sleep disturbances/disorders such as insomnia and delayed sleep phase onset are represented. Emerging Adult sleep was measured in this intense assessment study of sleep, health, and academic performance. Consistent with previous research, we found that poor sleep contributes to poor health and academic performance. This indicates a need for further research that identifies what education and services emerging adults will benefit from in order to implement healthier sleep practices that will positively impact on health and academic performance.