Dr. Wesley
October 28, 2012
Annotated bibliography
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Gaultney, J. (2010). The prevalence of sleep disorders in college students: impact on academic performance. Journal Of American College Health, 59(2), 91-97. doi:10.1080/07448481.2010.483708
This article is about college students experiencing a number of sleep problems, which may impact academic performance, health, and mood. A common sleep problem among college students is sleep deprivation and resulting excessive daytime sleepiness or EDS. Both biological and social factors contribute to deprivation. Many college students and older adolescents are still dealing with adolescent physiology such as a biologically driven delayed sleep phase. In addition, …show more content…
The author reviews the current literature on sleeping problems, focusing on the college student population. An explanation of the basics of sleep is provided as a base for understanding sleep disorders. The unique challenges of college settings are discussed as they apply to understanding sleep problem, and suggestions are made from professionals who work with college students. Analyses of the varied negative effects of sleep loss and sleepiness support the need for increased focus on the specific challenges that affect college students. An overview of the research showed that there is a focus on understanding what contributes to students sleep problems and how these problems affect student’s academic, social, and other aspects of their …show more content…
Furthermore, according to previous findings, sleep alterations can favor the development of depressive mood disorder. This survey aimed to assess the prevalence and characteristics of sleep disorders in a young population sample and their association with depressive symptoms. With a cross sectional study design, self-administered questionnaires were applied to 1,180 undergraduate students. The Questionnaire and the Beck Depression Inventory were used to evaluate sleep disturbances and depressive symptoms. Sleep alterations are prevalent complaints among young people, being present in nearly 60% of the students. Female gender and being depressed are independent factors for having some form of sleep disorder. Considering the major impact of the association between depression and sleep disorders on many aspects of young people’s lives, such as work or intellectual performance, further studies are needed to address this relationship. Consequently, such research may contribute to determining future directions in the treatment of depression and sleep