Associations between sleep and academic performance in US adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Musshafen, Leslie A.; Tyrone, Rachel S.; Abdelaziz, Aya; Sims-Gomillia, Courtney E; Pongetti, Lauren S.; Teng, Fei; Fletcher, Lauren M; Reneker, Jennifer C.

doi:10.1016/j.sleep.2021.04.015

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“…Although we lack information to support this relationship, this is also probably a contributing factor in our target group. Given that sleep quality has been shown to be important in terms of students’ mental health, but also their cognitive capacity and school performance [ 66 , 69 , 70 ], our finding is nevertheless an important confirmation of the importance of increasing students’ self-awareness around sufficient sleep to prevent mental health problems and maximize their school performance.…”

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Associations between Demographic Characteristics, Lifestyle Factors and School-Related Conditions and Symptoms of Mental Health Problems in Norwegian Upper Secondary School Students

Barene

Ruud-Tronsmoen

Johansen

2022

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Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the associations between demographic characteristics, lifestyle factors and school-related conditions, and symptoms of mental health problems in Norwegian upper secondary school students following the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: In this cross-sectional study design we used a binary logistic regression model to evaluate potential associations between the predictors and dependent variable. Results: The following six predictors had a statistically significant impact on symptoms of mental health problems; gender effect of being a girl (p < 0.001), self-perceived body image (p < 0.001), sleep problems (p < 0.001), dietary habits (p = 0.033), school satisfaction (p = 0.013), and satisfaction with physical education (PE) class participation (p = 0.025). Conclusions: Being a girl was associated with a 315% higher probability of reporting symptoms of mental health problems than boys, whereas one unit increase in sleep problems showed a 192% higher probability of symptoms of mental health problems. Furthermore, a one unit increase on the respective beneficial predictors’ scales was associated with the following percentage having a lower probability of reporting symptoms of mental health problems; self-perceived body image (59%), dietary habits (58%), school satisfaction (82%), and satisfaction with PE class participation (68%).

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confidence: 63%

Associations between Demographic Characteristics, Lifestyle Factors and School-Related Conditions and Symptoms of Mental Health Problems in Norwegian Upper Secondary School Students

Barene

Ruud-Tronsmoen

Johansen

2022

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“…For crosssectional studies, three items are not applicable (items 10, 12, 13). The classifications of methodological quality are rated as "strong" (≥80%), "good" (70-79%), "fair" (60-69%), or "poor" (<60%) based on the percentage scores which are calculated as the number of "yes" responses divided by the total number of applicable items (32,33). All discrepancies between reviewers were resolved through discussion among the reviewers or with a third reviewer if needed.…”

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Is Sedentary Behavior Associated With Executive Function in Children and Adolescents? A Systematic Review

Guo

Zheng

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Front. Public Health

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BackgroundProlonged time on sedentary behavior, especially screen-based sitting time, is associated with unfavorable health indicators in children and adolescents. However, the effects of sedentary behavior on cognitive function remain to be elucidated.ObjectiveThe purpose of this systematic review was to synthesize the evidence on the associations of sedentary behavior with executive function in children and adolescents.MethodsFour electronic databases (i.e., PubMed, Web of Science, PsycINFO, and SPORTDiscus) were searched for studies examining the associations between sedentary behavior and executive function in children and adolescents. Study quality was assessed by the NIH Quality Assessment Tool for Observational Cohort and Cross-Sectional Studies.ResultsA total of 1,151 records were initially identified through database searches and other searches. Twelve cross-sectional and four longitudinal studies met the inclusion criteria. Of the 16 studies, seven studies found significant negative associations between sedentary behavior and executive function, and two studies presented positive associations. Eight studies measured sedentary time using accelerometers and showed varied associations between objectively measured sedentary time and executive function. Nine studies measured screen-based sedentary behavior, of which five studies found negative associations of sedentary time with executive function.ConclusionThe available evidence on the associations between sedentary behavior and executive function is not conclusive in children and adolescents. However, screen-based sedentary behavior may be negatively associated with executive function.

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“…In this line, negative effects of sleep difficulties on human cognition are well-documented [ 23 , 24 , 25 ]. Any disruption in the sleep-wake cycle and circadian rhythms affects cognitive abilities such as learning, memory, and attention [ 16 , 26 ] which are important for our daily normal functioning including job and academic performance [ 27 , 28 ].…”

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Circadian disturbances, sleep difficulties and the COVID-19 pandemic

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The COVID-19 pandemic has imposed extraordinary and unpredictable changes on our lifestyle for an unknown duration. Consequently, core aspects of wellbeing including behavior, emotion, cognition, and social interactions are negatively affected. Sleep and circadian rhythms, with an extensive impact on physiology, behavior, emotion, and cognition are inevitably affected too. We provided an updated overview of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on circadian rhythms and sleep based on the results of published studies ( n =48) in three sections. First, we focus on circadian misalignment due to the pandemic in the general population (including shift workers, health staff, students) and COVID-19 patients and summarize the most critically contributing factors to circadian misalignment. Next, we address sleep difficulties and poor sleep quality during the pandemic, their contributing factors, rate and prevalence, and their effects on both the general population and COVID-19 patients. Finally, we summarize the currently applied/recommended interventions for aligning circadian rhythms and improving sleep quality in both, the general population, and COVID-19 patients during the pandemic situation. Briefly, circadian misalignment and sleep difficulties are common consequences of the pandemic in the general population (with elderly, students, children, health and night-work shifters as risk groups) and COVID-19 patients. Home confinement and its physiological, circadian, and psychological derivates are central to these difficulties. Symptoms severity, treatment progress, recovery duration, and even diagnosis of COVID-19 patients are considerably affected by circadian and sleep difficulties. Behavioral interventions for normalizing the factors that contribute to circadian and sleep difficulties are helpful and recommended.

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Associations between sleep and academic performance in US adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Cited by 46 publications

References 39 publications

Associations between Demographic Characteristics, Lifestyle Factors and School-Related Conditions and Symptoms of Mental Health Problems in Norwegian Upper Secondary School Students

Associations between Demographic Characteristics, Lifestyle Factors and School-Related Conditions and Symptoms of Mental Health Problems in Norwegian Upper Secondary School Students

Is Sedentary Behavior Associated With Executive Function in Children and Adolescents? A Systematic Review

Circadian disturbances, sleep difficulties and the COVID-19 pandemic

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