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The document summarizes research on sleep deprivation among students. It discusses how insufficient sleep can negatively impact academic performance and mental health, increasing risks of depression, suicide attempts, and poor grades. The document also outlines factors that can lead to sleep deprivation, such as medical conditions, lifestyle factors, environmental factors, and age. Finally, it discusses coping mechanisms students use to manage sleep deprivation, such as caffeine, napping, scheduling time efficiently, and relaxation techniques.

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Chapter 2

The document summarizes research on sleep deprivation among students. It discusses how insufficient sleep can negatively impact academic performance and mental health, increasing risks of depression, suicide attempts, and poor grades. The document also outlines factors that can lead to sleep deprivation, such as medical conditions, lifestyle factors, environmental factors, and age. Finally, it discusses coping mechanisms students use to manage sleep deprivation, such as caffeine, napping, scheduling time efficiently, and relaxation techniques.

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CHAPTER 2

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

This chapter comprises the related literature, the studies that may
contribute and be significant to the study, and the definition of terms. These are
composed of books, thesis, and articles from books written by both local and
foreign authors and the internet.

Sleep Deprivation

Sleep is an indivisible part of a person's health as well as human life, which


is critical for learning, mastering, and absorbing including physical and mental
health. Some research stated that insufficient sleep, increased brief or short-term
sleep, and going to sleep late and waking up early may influence the capacity of
academic performance, individual learning, and neural behavior. The study found
that poor sleep quality, insomnia, and daytime sleepiness were prevalent among
both male and female students (Jaljali et al., 2020).

This research had been experimented on around twenty-eight thousand


suburban high school students (published earlier this year in the Journal of
Youth and Adolescence) and found that an hour of lost sleep is related to a 38%
increased risk of feeling unhappy and hopeless and the other 58% increase in
suicide attempts. Teenagers with a maximum of six hours of sleep per night are
also most likely to agonize from depression, a 2010 study (Gregoire C., 2015)
According to the Children’s Health Council, “Another study found that high
school seniors were three times more likely to have strong depression symptoms
if they had excessive daytime sleepiness.” (Ain C., 2020)
Some studies have specified that the amount of sleep by individuals
described as delayed or unsuitable sleep, lack of sleep, mostly on weekdays, and
daytime drowsiness is associated with compromised academic performance in
both students and adults. Previous studies have pointed to the connection
between delayed starting times of classes and academic success (Jaljali et al.,
2020).

According to Stanford Medicine (2015), “Sleep deprivation increases the


likelihood teens will suffer myriad negative consequences, including an inability
to concentrate, poor grades, drowsy-driving incidents, anxiety, depression,
thoughts of suicide, and even suicide attempts. It’s a problem that knows no
economic boundaries.”

Reduced overnight irregular sleep patterns are associated with poorer


academic performance, tough drowsiness, and delayed circadian and sleep/wake
to time. The chances of academic failure were as long as more than a year in
students with insufficient sleep or lack of sleep compared to those with proper
sleep (Jaljali et al., 2020).

According to Ain C. (2020), sleeping after 11 p.m. has become most of the
student's daily routine, especially during weekdays. That these people seem to
overlook the consequences. People or students these days rely on coffee as a
solution to their exhaustion and tiredness. But this actually causes harm, such as
addiction to the substance or a standstill to their development and growth.

According to Gregoire C. (2015), being sleepless may take a destructive toll


on the mind and body at any phase of human life, from early childhood to older
adulthood. Nevertheless, for teenagers, who wherein at a critical stage of
development, skipping out on sleep can be extremely menacing. "Sleep
Deprivation is extremely detrimental at all stages of life." Dr. Michael Breus a
clinical psychologist and sleep specialist, told The Huffington Post. "In the teen
years, when development continues the sleep deprivation effects of brain and
body development are significant."
Factors That Lead Students to Difficulties

Grandner MA. Sleep, Health, and Society. Sleep Med Clin. (2017) Stated
Lifestyle Factors: Lifestyle factors such as stress, alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine
intake, irregular sleep patterns, and lack of physical activity can all contribute to
sleep deprivation.

American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of


Mental Disorders (2013) Stated Medical Conditions: Certain medical conditions
such as sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, chronic pain, and psychiatric
disorders can also cause sleep deprivation.

Monk TH. Aging human circadian rhythms: conventional wisdom may not
always be right. J Biol Rhythms. (2005) Stated Environmental Factors:
Environmental factors such as noise, light, and temperature can also affect sleep
quality and quantity.

Haneishi E, Nakade M, Konno C, et al. Risk factors for sleep disturbance


and daytime sleepiness in Japanese workers. Sleep Biol Rhythms. (2015) Stated
Work-Related Factors: Working long hours or night shifts can cause sleep
deprivation, as can irregular work schedules.

National Institute on Aging. Aging and Sleep. (2023) Stated Age: Changes
in sleep patterns are a natural part of the aging process, and older adults are
more likely to experience sleep deprivation.
Coping Mechanism of Students

A study published in the Journal of American College Health examined the


coping mechanisms used by undergraduate students to manage sleep
deprivation. The study found that students used a variety of coping mechanisms,
including caffeine consumption, napping, and scheduling their time more
efficiently to manage their sleep deprivation (Curcio et al., 2006).

Another study published in the Journal of Sleep Research examined the


coping mechanisms used by medical students to manage sleep deprivation
during their clinical rotations. The study found that medical students used a
range of coping strategies, including using caffeine, taking short naps, and
adjusting their sleep schedule to manage their sleep deprivation (Kassab et al.,
2015).

A study published in the Journal of Sleep Research and Management


explored the effectiveness of different coping mechanisms used by college
students to manage sleep deprivation. The study found that students who used
relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation, had better sleep
quality than those who did not use any coping mechanisms (Haack et al., 2016).

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