Abstract
Background: The study focused on discriminating adolescents with good versus poor sleep quality. Method: The sample consisted of 272 adolescents and a transversal design was used. The instruments assessed socio-demographic data, psychological morbidity, sleep quality, family sleep behavior, excessive daytime sleepiness, sleep habits and social skills. Results: The results revealed that age, caffeine intake, psychological morbidity, excessive daytime sleepiness, and family sleep behavior were variables that discriminated good from poorer sleepers in terms of adolescents’ sleep quality. Conclusions: The results emphasize the role of family on sleep quality and the need to include family members in intervention programs. Programs should be sensitive to adolescents’ age and gender.
Highlights
The phase of adolescence is marked by changes that occur on many different aspects of the individual’s life, including changes in sleep patterns [1]
A research that focused on disturbed sleep and associated factors, in 1221 adolescents, found that almost 35% of adolescents showed poor sleep that increased with age [4]
Taking in consideration the literature reviewed, the present study focused on the variables that discriminate adolescents with good versus poor sleep quality [22]
Summary
The phase of adolescence is marked by changes that occur on many different aspects of the individual’s life, including changes in sleep patterns [1]. Several studies have reported a trend of insufficient and poor sleep, in adolescents [3,4]. A study that analyzed 5226 adolescents classified 20% as poor sleepers. The study showed that the prevalence of poor sleep, increased with age, grade level, and older adolescents showed worse sleep efficiency, problems in falling asleep, and more sleep disturbances [5]. A research that focused on disturbed sleep and associated factors, in 1221 adolescents, found that almost 35% of adolescents showed poor sleep that increased with age [4]. The study focused on discriminating adolescents with good versus poor sleep quality
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