scholarly journals Viewing Trends and Users’ Perceptions of the Effect of Sleep-Aiding Music on YouTube: Quantification and Thematic Content Analysis

10.2196/15697 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (8) ◽  
pp. e15697
Author(s):  
Ransome Eke ◽  
Tong Li ◽  
Kiersten Bond ◽  
Arlene Ho ◽  
Lisa Graves
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Music Videos ◽  
Sleep Habits ◽  
Targeted Sampling ◽  
Total View ◽  
Control And Prevention

Background Sleep plays an essential role in the psychological and physiological functioning of humans. A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that sleep duration was significantly reduced among US adults in 2012 compared to 1985. Studies have described a significant association between listening to soothing music and an improvement in sleep quality and sleep duration. YouTube is a platform where users can access sleep-aiding music videos. No literature exists pertaining to the use of sleep-aiding music on YouTube. Objective This study aimed to examine the patterns of viewing sleep-aiding music videos on YouTube. We also performed a content analysis of the comments left on sleep-aiding music video posts, to describe the perception of users regarding the effects of these music videos on their sleep quality. Methods We searched for sleep-aiding music videos published on YouTube between January 1, 2012, and December 31, 2017. We sorted videos by view number (highest to lowest) and used a targeted sampling approach to select eligible videos for qualitative content analysis. To perform the content analysis, we imported comments into a mixed-method analytical software. We summarized variables including total views, likes, dislikes, play duration, and age of published music videos. All descriptive statistics were completed with SAS statistical software. Results We found a total of 238 sleep-aiding music videos on YouTube that met the inclusion criteria. The total view count was 1,467,747,018 and the total playtime was 84,252 minutes. The median play length was 186 minutes (IQR 122 to 480 minutes) and the like to dislike ratio was approximately 9 to 1. In total, 135 (56.7%) videos had over 1 million views, and 124 (52.1%) of the published sleep-aiding music videos had stayed active for 1 to 2 years. Overall, 4023 comments were extracted from 20 selected sleep-aiding music videos. Five overarching themes emerged in the reviewed comments, including viewers experiencing a sleep problem, perspective on the positive impact of the sleep-aiding music videos, no effect of the sleep-aiding music videos, time to initiation of sleep or sleep duration, and location of viewers. The overall κ statistic for the codes was 0.87 (range 0.85-0.96). Conclusions This is the first study to examine the patterns of viewing sleep-aiding music videos on YouTube. We observed a substantial increase in the number of people using sleep-aiding music videos, with a wide variation in viewer location. This study supports the hypothesis that listening to soothing music has a positive impact on sleep habits.

scholarly journals Viewing Trends and Users’ Perceptions of the Effect of Sleep-Aiding Music on YouTube: Quantification and Thematic Content Analysis (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ransome Eke ◽  
Tong Li ◽  
Kiersten Bond ◽  
Arlene Ho ◽  
Lisa Graves
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Music Videos ◽  
Sleep Habits ◽  
Targeted Sampling ◽  
Total View ◽  
Control And Prevention

BACKGROUND Sleep plays an essential role in the psychological and physiological functioning of humans. A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that sleep duration was significantly reduced among US adults in 2012 compared to 1985. Studies have described a significant association between listening to soothing music and an improvement in sleep quality and sleep duration. YouTube is a platform where users can access sleep-aiding music videos. No literature exists pertaining to the use of sleep-aiding music on YouTube. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to examine the patterns of viewing sleep-aiding music videos on YouTube. We also performed a content analysis of the comments left on sleep-aiding music video posts, to describe the perception of users regarding the effects of these music videos on their sleep quality. METHODS We searched for sleep-aiding music videos published on YouTube between January 1, 2012, and December 31, 2017. We sorted videos by view number (highest to lowest) and used a targeted sampling approach to select eligible videos for qualitative content analysis. To perform the content analysis, we imported comments into a mixed-method analytical software. We summarized variables including total views, likes, dislikes, play duration, and age of published music videos. All descriptive statistics were completed with SAS statistical software. RESULTS We found a total of 238 sleep-aiding music videos on YouTube that met the inclusion criteria. The total view count was 1,467,747,018 and the total playtime was 84,252 minutes. The median play length was 186 minutes (IQR 122 to 480 minutes) and the like to dislike ratio was approximately 9 to 1. In total, 135 (56.7%) videos had over 1 million views, and 124 (52.1%) of the published sleep-aiding music videos had stayed active for 1 to 2 years. Overall, 4023 comments were extracted from 20 selected sleep-aiding music videos. Five overarching themes emerged in the reviewed comments, including viewers experiencing a sleep problem, perspective on the positive impact of the sleep-aiding music videos, no effect of the sleep-aiding music videos, time to initiation of sleep or sleep duration, and location of viewers. The overall κ statistic for the codes was 0.87 (range 0.85-0.96). CONCLUSIONS This is the first study to examine the patterns of viewing sleep-aiding music videos on YouTube. We observed a substantial increase in the number of people using sleep-aiding music videos, with a wide variation in viewer location. This study supports the hypothesis that listening to soothing music has a positive impact on sleep habits.

scholarly journals Players’ perspectives on the positive impact of video games: A qualitative content analysis of online forum discussions

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (8) ◽  
pp. 1732-1749 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeroen Bourgonjon ◽  
Geert Vandermeersche ◽  
Bram De Wever ◽  
Ronald Soetaert ◽  
Martin Valcke
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Video Games ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Online Forum

scholarly journals Caregivers’ perception of women’s dignity in the delivery room: A qualitative study

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 116-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fateme Mohammadi ◽  
Hadise sadate Tabatabaei ◽  
Farzaneh Mozafari ◽  
Mark Gillespie
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Delivery Room ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Ethical Considerations ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Targeted Sampling ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Conventional Content Analysis

Introduction: Dignified care is one of the moral responsibilities of professional caregivers. However, in many cases the dignity of hospitalized patients, especially women in the delivery room, is not maintained. Dignity is an abstract concept and there has been no previous research exploring the dignity of pregnant women in the delivery room in Iran. Objectives: The objective of this study is to define and explain the concept of dignity for pregnant women in the delivery room from the perspectives of professional caregivers. Research design: This is qualitative research. The data were collected through in-depth semi-structured individual interviews. The conventional content analysis method was used to analyze the data. In qualitative content analysis, participant narrative is examined in-depth and sorted into categories and themes. Participants and research context: Potential participants who met the entrance criteria for this study were approached between July 2016 and February 2017. In all, 20 professional caregivers working in the delivery room setting within Iranian general hospitals were invited to participate in the study. The sampling was done through targeted sampling until saturation was achieved. Ethical considerations: The research ethics committee of the Shiraz University of Medical Sciences has approved the study’s protocol and all commonly recognized ethical principles were followed throughout the study. Findings: The findings of this study were presented in three main themes, including “privacy,” “respecting patients’ preferences,” and “comprehensive attention” and eight categories. Discussions and conclusion: Women in the delivery room need to be taken care of in an environment where healthcare staff promote the preservation of dignity through maintaining privacy, by providing attentive care and through ensuring that patient preferences regarding care and treatment are respected. In such an environment, the dignity of these women would be maintained and desirable outcomes achieved.

Music subculture as a source of conspicuous consumption practices: a qualitative content analysis of “altered movement” songs and music videos

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 353-363
Author(s):  
Fernando Rey Castillo-Villar ◽  
Judith Cavazos-Arroyo ◽  
Nicolas Kervyn
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Identity Formation ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Conspicuous Consumption ◽  
Research Area ◽  
The Body ◽  
Music Videos ◽  
Luxury Brands ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Consumption Practices

Purpose The purpose of this study is to focus on analyzing the role of music subcultures in the communication and promotion of conspicuous consumption practices. The object of study is the “altered movement” as the music style of the drug subculture in Mexico. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative content analysis of 78 lyrics and music videos of “altered movement” was carried out between August and December 2018. Findings The analysis of lyrics and music videos leads to the identification of four narratives (from poor to rich, power through violence, lavish lifestyle and power over women) and diverse symbolic markers (luxury brands mainly) that together, display messages aimed at promoting conspicuous consumption practices. Originality/value The current research expands the body of literature of music subcultures in the consumer research area by contesting the common conception of this phenomenon as a healthy source of self-identity formation and deepening into its role as a source of conspicuous consumption practices.

scholarly journals Web Communication: A Content Analysis of Green Hosting Companies

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 495
Author(s):  
Minos-Athanasios Karyotakis ◽  
Nikos Antonopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Research Paper ◽  
Environmental Communication ◽  
Cultural Tradition ◽  
Web Communication

While many studies in the field of environmental communication have focused on exploring the environmental impact of social media, this research paper takes a different turn. It investigates, through a qualitative content analysis, 391 websites that support and provide green hosting services. This study is considered the first in the field that aims to examine in-depth how these green websites tend to communicate their green services. Therefore, its contribution is to enhance the relevant bibliography and present more insights regarding green websites and sustainability. The results showed that most of the websites were trying to highlight the positive impact their services will have on the environment. In addition, many websites tried to educate their consumers concerning sustainable development and make them part of a broader green cultural tradition. Nevertheless, on many websites, green hosting seemed a supplementary factor for choosing the company’s services.

Abstract P347: Association Between Sleep Patterns and the American Heart Association Life’s Simple 7 Among Women

Circulation ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 137 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nour Makarem ◽  
Marie-Pierre St-Onge ◽  
Ming Liao ◽  
Brooke Aggarwal
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
American Heart ◽  
Low Risk ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviors ◽  
Sleep Habits ◽  
Component Scores ◽  
Good Sleep

Introduction: The American Heart Association’s Life’s Simple 7 (AHA LS7) is a measure of cardiovascular health that evaluates seven lifestyle behaviors and clinical risk factors to track the population’s progress towards the AHA 2020 strategic goals. Sleep is an emerging lifestyle risk factor for cardiovascular disease that is not currently included in the AHA LS7. Our aim was to assess the relation of sleep with the AHA LS7 within a diverse sample of women. Hypothesis: We hypothesized that a longer sleep duration, good sleep quality, low risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and absence of insomnia and snoring would be associated with a higher global AHA LS7 score and its component scores, as measures of compliance to overall and individual AHA LS7 guidelines. Methods: Baseline data from the AHA Go Red for Women Strategically Focused Research Network cohort at Columbia University Medical Center, an ongoing prospective study, were examined (n=323, >50% minority/Hispanic, mean age: 39y, range: 20-76y). Sleep was self-reported using validated questionnaires. A standardized scoring system was used to compute the global AHA LS7 score using criteria for smoking, diet, physical activity, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure (BP), total cholesterol, and fasting glucose. Women received a score of 2 (optimal), 1 (average), or 0 (poor) based on their compliance with each AHA LS7 guideline. The seven component scores were summed to create the global AHA LS7 score. T-tests, Fischer’s exact test and multivariable-adjusted regression models were used to evaluate associations between sleep and the global AHA LS7 score and its components. Results: The median global AHA LS7 score was 10; 31.3%, 33.3% and 35.3% of women had a score of 0-8 (poor), 9-10 (average), and 11-14 (optimal), respectively. Participants with sleep duration ≥7 hours, lack of insomnia and snoring, and low risk for OSA were more likely to meet ≥4 of the AHA LS7 metrics (p≤0.04). Those with sleep duration ≥7 hours, good sleep quality, no insomnia and snoring, and at low risk of OSA were more likely to meet the AHA LS7 optimal guideline for physical activity, BMI, BP, glucose, and cholesterol (p≤0.04). In multivariable-adjusted linear regression models, a lower global AHA LS7 score was associated with a higher Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, indicative of poorer sleep quality (β=-0.08, p=0.019), higher insomnia severity index (β=-0.05, p=0.027), and higher risk for OSA (β=-0.84, p=0.016). Conclusions: In this cohort of women, better sleep habits were associated with meeting the AHA LS7 guidelines. Our results warrant confirmation in larger prospective studies and within other population groups, but nonetheless highlight the potential importance of screening for sleep habits in conjunction with other lifestyle behaviors to identify those at risk of cardiovascular disease.

Identifikasi Nilai Karakter Religius dalam Video Karya Youtuber Millenial

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-48
Author(s):  
Nur Syamsi
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Religious Values ◽  
Video Content ◽  
Collection Method ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Data Collection Method ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

The YouTube page is the most favorite page for millennials. Although the main purpose of the content in the videos is to entertain, but unconsciously it is also able to influence the audience both cognitive, affective, and behavioral. Therefore, it is necessary to identify whether in the video content there are religious characters that can have a positive impact on the audience. This research aims to identify the character of religious values in videos by millennial YouTuber. Data collection method used is the documentation method, data were analyzed using descriptive qualitative content analysis techniques. The results showed that from the entire video uploaded on Ria Ricis Official, Atta Halilintar, and Rans Entertainment YouTube, there were 131 video contents those were used as analysis material. Based on the video analyzed, religious values are obtained which include the values of faith, Islam, ihsan, science, and charity.

scholarly journals 0330 Sleep Hygiene in Preschoolers: Assessing Biopsychosocial Factors Associated with Preschoolers’ Readiness to Learn

SLEEP ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A125-A126
Author(s):  
R Messnick ◽  
L Evert ◽  
B Dixon ◽  
C Everse ◽  
M Manthei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Sleep Hygiene ◽  
Sleep Habits ◽  
Sleep Health ◽  
Wake Time ◽  
Readiness To Learn

Abstract Introduction Sleep is crucial during early development to promote health, education, growth, and quality of life. Insufficient sleep is a public health problem, and this is clearly true for young children. The National Institutes of Health reported that preschoolers need 11-12 hours of sleep daily. We hypothesized that more physically active children would experience better sleep quality which would be associated with higher scores on cognitive and socioemotional measures. We also hypothesized that increased parental awareness of their child’s sleep patterns would predict more successful sleep health indicators in their children, leading to positive impact on preschoolers’ readiness to learn. Methods 82 preschoolers (ages 3-5) completed memory tests, a sleep hygiene scale, and a socioemotional assessment. Following initial cognitive and socioemotional testing, Fitbit devices collected activity and sleep measures for 12 weeks. Additionally, parents recorded bedtimes, wake times, total sleep time, naps, and activity levels in daily sleep journals. We assessed the association between physical activity and sleep quality, bedtime, wake time, memory, sleep hygiene, and socioemotional measures. Results Physical activity was positively associated with better sleep habits, including earlier bedtimes, earlier wake times, more consistent sleep-wake patterns, socioemotional scores, and working memory capacity. Higher child and parent sleep hygiene scales were associated with more consistent bedtimes. On average, the 82 preschoolers tested fell short of the recommended 11-12 hours of sleep per night. Conclusion Greater child and parent awareness of practicing good sleep hygiene increased the likelihood for the child to practice better sleep habits. Since physical activity was positively associated with sleep health measures, it is critical that parents and teachers prioritize sleep and activity in young children. Results of this study provide greater knowledge regarding associations between sleep, physical activity, and biopsychosocial outcomes that may be useful in implementing better education for parents and children geared toward improving sleep. Support This research was generously supported by the Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood and the Hope College Psychology Department.

scholarly journals Weight Status, Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet, Physical Activity Level, and Sleep Behavior of Italian Junior High School Adolescents

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 478 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alice Rosi ◽  
Francesca Giopp ◽  
Giulia Milioli ◽  
Gabriele Melegari ◽  
Matteo Goldoni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Sleep Habits ◽  
Achievement Data ◽  
The Mediterranean

Inadequate diet, physical activity, and sleep-related behaviors are potential risk factors for overweight and obese, therefore we investigated the relations between body mass index (BMI) and behavioral factors in a sample of Italian adolescents. Four hundred nine Italian secondary school students (46% females, 12.5 ± 0.6 y.o.) were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. Anthropometric measures, adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (KIDMED), physical activity level (PAQ-C), sleep duration, daytime sleepiness (PDSS), sleep quality, and school achievement data were collected through an online questionnaire. The percentage of overweight adolescents was slightly lower (14%) compared to the regional and the national figures. Approximately 88% of the sample reported a medium/high adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and 77% a moderate/vigorous physical activity level. The average sleep duration was in line with the international sleep recommendation for adolescents and 82% had a medium/high sleep quality. No differences were found between genders except for BMI (lower in females). Unexpectedly, no differences were found among the BMI groups (normal weight vs. overweight vs. obese) for lifestyle variables; in contrast, Mediterranean Diet adherence was associated with sleep habits. Further investigation is required to better explore the associations among behavioral variables involved in adolescents’ healthy development.

scholarly journals A Survey of Koreans on Sleep Habits and Sleeping Symptoms Relating to Pillow Comfort and Support

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 302 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juhyun Son ◽  
Sungwook Jung ◽  
Haseung Song ◽  
Jihee Kim ◽  
Seonghwan Bang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Shoulder Pain ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Lateral Position ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Sleep Habits ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Sleeping Position

The number of people who complain of sleep disturbances is steadily increasing. An understanding of sleep-related factors is required to address sleep problems. This survey study investigated the sleep habits and sleeping symptoms relating to the comfort and support characteristics of pillows and the relationship between sleep quality and pillow design factors. The study utilized data from 332 participating Korean adults aged 20–76 years (mean age ± SD: males, 40.4 ± 15.2; females, 42.9 ± 15.4). We developed a questionnaire that evaluated sleep habits (sleep duration, bedtime, wake-up time and sleeping position); sleeping symptoms (snoring or coughing, breathing and sleepiness during waking hours) based on the Korean version of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI-K) questionnaire; and pillow-related factors (support, comfort, fatigue, height and shape) from existing pillow studies. The average sleep duration was 6.8 h, with more than half (52%) of participants sleeping in the supine position. The overall score for sleep quality was considered poor (4.84 points on a seven-point Likert scale), with some degree of sleepiness during waking hours (4.4 points on a seven-point Likert scale). Females went to bed earlier than males and were more likely to sleep in the lateral position compared to males. The number of toss and turn or waking events during sleep increased with age, and older individuals went to sleep earlier and woke up earlier. Among the symptoms of fatigue, pain, discomfort with changing position, snoring, coughing and breathing discomfort, participants reported their highest levels of discomfort due to sleepiness after waking, and they experienced the least head pain. Participants who used a regular-type pillow had poorer satisfaction on multiple comfort and support factors (support, comfort, height suitability, shape suitability) compared with those who used a functional-type pillow. Less head fatigue, less neck fatigue and less shoulder pain had significant effects on sleep quality. To reduce neck fatigue and shoulder pain, designers should consider the height for neck support in the lateral position. To reduce neck fatigue, it is desirable to use materials like latex or memory foam that provide neck support, which can improve sleep quality. The findings of this study contribute to a better understanding of sleep habits and characteristics of pillow comfort and provide practical guidelines for better pillow designs.

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