AN ANALYTICAL STUDY TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF SLEEP DEPRIVATION AND DEPRESSION ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Abstract

Purpose- This paper aims to understand the impact of sleep deprivation and depression on the academic performance of Master's students at Savitribai Phule Pune University, India. The study attempts to find a causal relationship between the dependent and independent variables. The research also observed exogenous factors affecting the study's variables. Design/methodology/ approach- Data were collected from 49 students across various departments. The following study was causal-comparative and conclusive research. The data analysis was done using correlation and statistical regression methods in IBM SPSS Version 25. Findings- There was no correlation observed between sleep deprivation and academic performance. The study sample reveals that students have good sleep hygiene practices, which positively impacts their quality and quantity of sleep. Practical Implications- Factors affecting students' sleep quality and mental status has been studied, which will help students and guardians to work on those factors which will lead a student towards the state of sleep deprivation and depression. Thus, the study will allow students to schedule and re-schedule their daily routine and habits by controlling the harmful activities and creating a positive sleep environment.