scholarly journals P128 Sleep Need is more Strongly Associated with Self-rated Health and Daytime Function than Sleep Duration

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A63-A63
Author(s):  
H Scott ◽  
S Appleton ◽  
A Reynolds ◽  
T Gill ◽  
Y Melaku ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Or Efficiency ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Daytime Function ◽  
Rating Model ◽  
Middle Aged Adults ◽  
Health Rating

Abstract Introduction Most studies examining associations between sleep and health outcomes focus on sleep duration or efficiency, ignoring individual differences in sleep need. We investigated whether sleep need is a more influential correlate of self-rated daytime function and health than sleep duration. Methods This study is a secondary analysis of the 2019 Sleep Health Foundation online survey of adult Australians (N=2,044, aged 18–90 years). Hierarchical multiple linear regressions assessed variance explained by demographics (Model 1: age, sex, BMI), self-reported sleep duration (Model 2: Model 1 + weighted variable of weekday/weekend sleep duration), and individual sleep need (Model 3: Model 2+ how often they get enough sleep to feel their best the next day, on a 5-point scale) on daytime function items for fatigue, concentration, motivation, and overall self-rated health (EQ-5D, VAS 0–100). Results Sleep need explained an additional 17.5–18.7% of the variance in fatigue, concentration, motivation, and health rating (all p < 0.001 for R² change) in Model 3. Model 2 showed that sleep duration alone only explained 2.0–4.1% of the variance in these outcomes. Findings were similar when stratified by sex. Sleep need also explained greater variance for older adults than for younger and middle-aged adults, especially on health rating (Model 3: R² change = 0.11 for ages 18-24y, 0.14 for 45-54y, 0.27 for 75y+). Conclusions Sleep need explains more variance in daytime function and self-rated health than sleep duration. The role of sleep need on other daytime consequences, and in clinical populations, needs further exploration.

Sleep and Self-Rated Health in an Aging Workforce

2019 ◽  
Vol 67 (6) ◽  
pp. 302-310
Author(s):  
Ashley Helvig Coombe ◽  
Fayron Epps ◽  
Jiwon Lee ◽  
Mei-Lan Chen ◽  
Christopher C. Imes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Work Performance ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Short Sleep Duration ◽  
Short Sleep ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Nonrestorative Sleep ◽  
Lower Productivity ◽  
Impaired Sleep ◽  
Middle Aged Adults

The labor force participation rate for adults aged 55 years and older has increased nearly 10% over the past two and a half decades. As workers age, they frequently experience increased chronic health conditions and impaired sleep, which may negatively influence their self-rated health (SRH) and work performance. This study aimed to examine the associations between nonrestorative sleep (NRS) and work performance (i.e., difficulty concentrating or having lower productivity at work) and associations between demographic and sleep characteristics with SRH in middle-aged workers. We conducted a secondary data analysis among working middle-aged adults 50 to 65 years of age ( N = 392) from the 2008 Sleep in America Poll. Respondents frequently reported impaired sleep such as frequent insomnia symptoms, NRS, and short sleep duration. Nonrestorative sleep was associated with decreased work performance such as trouble organizing work, doing work over due to mistakes, and lower productivity. Nonrestorative sleep and short sleep duration were significantly associated with lower SRH. Strategies for the early detection of impaired sleep and implementation of interventions to improve sleep may improve SRH and work performance in working middle-aged adults.

scholarly journals Association between Regular Exercise and Self-Rated Health and Sleep Quality among Adults in Japan during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (19) ◽  
pp. 10515
Author(s):  
Hyuma Makizako ◽  
Ryoji Kiyama ◽  
Daisaku Nishimoto ◽  
Ikuko Nishio ◽  
Tomomi Masumitsu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Regular Exercise ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Aged People ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Middle Aged Adults ◽  
Age Range

Regular exercise may be associated with better self-rated health and sleep status. However, this correlation among various age groups, such as young, middle-aged, and older people, as well as during the COVID-19 pandemic, has not been examined. This study examined the correlation between regular exercise and self-rated health and sleep quality among adults in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data were collected using an online survey conducted between February 26 and 27, 2021. A total of 1410 adults in Japan (age range, 20–86 years) completed the online survey. Regular exercise was divided into: (1) more than 30 min of moderate exercise a day, (2) more than 2 days per week, and (3) continuous for 1 year or longer. Self-rated health and sleep quality were assessed using the Likert scale. After adjusting for multiple confounders, regular exercise was correlated with decreased poor self-rated health and poor sleep quality in middle-aged adults; however, no significant correlation was observed among young and older adults. The promotion of regular exercise among middle-aged people during the COVID-19 pandemic may contribute to better self-rated health and sleep quality status.

The Role of Sleep Duration and Sleep Problems During Childhood in the Development of ADHD in Adolescence: Findings From a Population-Based Birth Cohort

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 590-600 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina Xavier Carpena ◽  
Tiago N. Munhoz ◽  
Mariana Otero Xavier ◽  
Luis Augusto Rohde ◽  
Iná S. Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Birth Cohort ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Early Markers

Objective: We aimed to investigate the association between sleep in early life and ADHD in adolescence. As a secondary analysis, we tested whether the associations may be specific to ADHD. Method: Data from 3,467 participants of the 2004 Pelotas Birth Cohort were used. Information on their sleep duration and problems was collected at 12, 24, and 48 months of age. ADHD diagnosis and hyperactivity/inattention problems were assessed with the Development and Well-Being Assessment (DAWBA) and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) among participants at 11 years of age. Results: Difficulty going to sleep at 24 months, nightmares at 24 months and at 48 months, and restless sleep at 48 months were consistently associated with ADHD as well as with other mental disorders. Conclusion: The results suggest that sleep disturbances may be more important ADHD predictors than sleep duration or sleep duration trajectories. However, it may also be considered early markers of other mental disorders.

scholarly journals O009 The Good Sleeper Scale-13 Items: a standardised questionnaire for the assessment of good sleepers

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A4-A5
Author(s):  
J Manners ◽  
S Appleton ◽  
A Reynolds ◽  
Y Melaku ◽  
T Gill ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Sleep Health ◽  
Daytime Functioning ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Health Rating ◽  
Future Work ◽  
Good Sleep

Abstract Introduction Good sleep is not merely the absence of sleep disorder symptoms, yet this criterion is commonly applied in research studies. We developed the Good Sleeper Scale-13 (GSS-13) to standardise identification of good sleepers. Methods We conducted a secondary analysis of the 2019 Sleep Health Foundation online survey of adult Australians (N = 2,044, aged 18–90 years). Possible GSS-13 items were chosen collaboratively with co-authors. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was conducted on 10% of the dataset chosen at random (N = 191) for factor identification and item reduction. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) on the remaining 90% (N = 1,853) tested model fit. Associations with sleep concerns, health, and daytime functioning tested validity of the final version. Results From EFA, six factors were identified: Adequate Sleep; Insomnia; Regularity; Timing; Sleep Duration; Perceived Sleep Problem. On CFA, model fit was comparable to other sleep instruments, X² (67) = 387.34, p < .001, CFI = .95, TLI = .92, RMSEA = .05. Cronbach’s alpha was largely acceptable (≥.7) across subscales. Consistent correlations were found between GSS-13 global scores and outcomes, including “a good night’s sleep” (r = .65, p < .001), feeling un-refreshed (r = -.53, p < .001), and general health rating (r = .44, p < .001). Classification accuracy for insomnia symptoms was also high (AUC = .84). Conclusions The GSS-13 is psychometrically sound, correlated well with sleep, health, and daytime functioning, and can be used to identify good sleepers for research. Future work will test relationships with other sleep measures.

Testing the Strain Theory of Suicide – The Moderating Role of Social Support

Crisis ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bob Lew ◽  
Ksenia Chistopolskaya ◽  
Yanzheng Liu ◽  
Mansor Abu Talib ◽  
Olga Mitina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Suicidal Behavior ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Strain Theory ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Strains ◽  
Moderating Role

Abstract. Background: According to the strain theory of suicide, strains, resulting from conflicting and competing pressures in an individual's life, are hypothesized to precede suicide. But social support is an important factor that can mitigate strains and lessen their input in suicidal behavior. Aims: This study was designed to assess the moderating role of social support in the relation between strain and suicidality. Methods: A sample of 1,051 employees were recruited in Beijing, the capital of China, through an online survey. Moderation analysis was performed using SPSS PROCESS Macro. Social support was measured with the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and strains were assessed with the Psychological Strains Scale. Results: Psychological strains are a good predictor of suicidality, and social support, a basic need for each human being, moderates and decreases the effects of psychological strains on suicidality. Limitations: The cross-sectional survey limited the extent to which conclusions about causal relationships can be drawn. Furthermore, the results may not be generalized to the whole of China because of its diversity. Conclusion: Social support has a tendency to mitigate the effects of psychological strains on suicidality.

Selecting which touchpoints to manage for customer loyalty: an empirical analysis in retail banking

2019 ◽  
pp. 39-54
Author(s):  
Marco Ieva ◽  
Cristina Ziliani
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Analysis ◽  
Customer Loyalty ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Customer Experience ◽  
Retail Banking ◽  
Customer Experience Management ◽  
Moderating Role

Customer Experience develops through a journey of touchpoints. However, little is known on the role of touchpoints in contributing to customer loyalty, which is the final aim of Customer Experience Management. This study provides an examination of the relative and moderating role of frequency and positivity of exposure to more than twenty touchpoints and their interplay in contributing to customer loyalty. An online survey on more than three thousand consumers is run with reference to retail banking. Results show that only a small number of touchpoints is significantly related to customer loyalty. Findings point companies' attention to invest their efforts in managing both the frequency and positivity of specific touchpoints.

Effects of Quarantine Due to the COVID-19 on Sleep Duration and Quality in Algerians

2020 ◽  
Vol 60 (2) ◽  
pp. 182-193
Author(s):  
Kacem Abdelhadi ◽  
Houar Abdelatif ◽  
Zerf Mohamed ◽  
Bengoua Ali
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Italian Version ◽  
Sleep Timing ◽  
Algerian Population ◽  
Significant Change ◽  
The Impact

SummaryThis study tests the impact of COVID-19 on sleep of Algerian population before and during the COVID-19 quarantine by an estimated online survey, adapted from the PSQI Italian version. Including 1210 participants (age between 18-60 years old). The statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS version 22.0 software. Our results showed a significant change in sleeping quality during quarantine, the sleep timing markedly changed, we also noticed additional use of sleeping medications. Algerian scientists recommend to build public awareness and to provide necessary information regarding Algerian sleep quality, especially for Algerian adults.

Gender and Organizational Conflict Management: The Mediating Role of Personality

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maciej Kościelniak ◽  
Jarosław Piotrowski ◽  
Magdalena Żemojtel-Piotrowska
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Management ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Conflict Behavior ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Conflict Management Styles ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Big Five Model

Many authors examined the interplay between gender and conflict management preferences, but those findings were often mixed and inconsistent. In the current paper we tried to explain those inconsistencies by investigating the mediating role of personality for the relationship of gender and conflict management. Rahim's inventory was used for identifying five conflict management styles, and Big Five Model theory was a base for assessing participants' personality traits. Data were collected from a sample of 1,055 working Poles (52.7% women), in an online survey. Based on the structural equation modeling we detected multiple indirect mediating paths of gender on conflict management via personality traits, while no direct effect of gender was observed. Despite some limitations, the study sheds light on the actual role of gender in conflict behavior and the importance of personality traits in the conflict management, both from a theoretical and practical perspective.

Associations between poverty and self-rated health in youth: the mediating role of neglect

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 497-511
Author(s):  
Hwa-ok Bae ◽  
◽  
Chae Young Lim ◽  
Dong Moon Yeum ◽  
In Sun Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mediating Role ◽  
Self Rated Health
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