GET YOUR SLEEP IN SYNC

Dennis Kontos, Dylan Vinesett and Sarah Conley

Sleep Deprivation Among College Students

Impracticality of being human sloths

Based on personal experience, the decision was made to study the lack of proper sleep quality among college students.

Sleep quality (type and consistency) vs. Sleep quantity (amount of sleep)

According to researchers like Serge Onyper of the Department of Psychology at St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY and Hannah Lund of Virginia Commonwealth university, a college student needs 8.4 hours of sleep but many report to receiving roughly 6 or 7 Based on their studies Students reported that due to the lack of

proper sleep, they suffered negative effects

Causes of Sleep Deprivation

Sleep Delay Stress Active Social Life Sporadic Schedules

Jobs Class/Assignments Clubs/Sports Obligations

Effects of Sleep Deprivation

More Stress Poorer performance Irritability Drowsiness/fatigue Headaches Increased use of OTC drugs, alcohol and

energy drinks

Sleep Logs Anecdotal

Roughly 2 week period

To get feedback

When one’s sleep is in sync daytime functionality increases Noticed sporadic sleep schedules

Conclusion Oversleeping is just as bad

as not getting enough sleep

It is best to go to bed and wake up at a more consistent time so the body can reach its preferred equilibrium.

Sleep quality is key

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