Stress and Burnout Among Graduate Students: Moderation by Sleep Duration and Quality

Allen, Hannah K.; Barrall, Angelica L.; Vincent, Kathryn B.; Arria, Amelia M.

doi:10.1007/s12529-020-09867-8

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“…Furthermore, literature shows that disturbed or non-restorative sleep also influences one of the most prominent health issues in the last decade: burnout [1,13,14]. Metlaine et al [14] found subjective sleep data (insomnia and non-restorative sleep) to be associated with a higher risk of burnout.…”

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Sleep and health: examining the relation of sleep to burnout and well-being using a consumer fitness tracker

2021

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Sleep is an essential requirement for both physiological and psychological functioning and has an impact on various health parameters. The present study aimed to examine how quantity and quality of sleep predicts burnout and well-being by using both self-reported and objectively collected sleep data. The participants were 104 white-collar workers who wore a fitness tracker for 14 consecutive days and filled out a questionnaire about sleep, burnout, and well-being. The results showed that self-reported sleep quality predicts burnout and well-being, but neither did self-reported nor objective sleep duration. We concluded that although measuring sleep duration with a consumer fitness tracker still needs to be improved, it is a useful addition to self-reported sleep measures. The study did solidify results from previous self-reported measures and point out the prominent role of sleep quality rather than hours of sleep.

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2021

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“…Being a graduate student is putatively understood to be stressful, yet, there are few published accounts of the sleep (or lack of sleep) of this population. Allen and colleagues ( [19]; this issue) assessed 2683 graduate students to help fill this void and explored the phenomena of graduate school burnout. Bunjo and colleagues ( [20]; this issue) considered the extent to which sleep duration moderated the relationship between work-life interference and time strain, work-to-community interactions, satisfaction with overall work-life balance, and depressive symptoms.…”

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Translational Sleep Science in Behavioral Medicine: Introduction to this Special Issue

Williams

Trevorrow

2021

Int.J. Behav. Med.

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The consideration of sleep and circadian rhythms in the context of health is a relatively recent development in the history of the field of behavioral medicine. This special issue of the International Journal of Behavioral Medicine recognizes that sleep and circadian rhythms are fundamental to appreciating physiological, psychological, social, and environmental factors in the health and well-being of the population. The articles included in this issue draw attention to the breadth and saliency of sleep as a marker of health status and as a target of behavioral intervention to promote health. Such research highlights the diversity of participants, research methods, and clinical significance of translational sleep science allowing us to recognize the role of sleep in the context of health in new ways. These studies also illustrate progress in integrating theory, employing prospective and longitudinal designs and multimodal and integrative assessments. This introduction to the special issue concludes by discussing challenges and opportunities in the field of behavioral sleep medicine, including those posed by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and the need to more effectively provide sleep disorder treatment among underserved populations.

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“…Burnout is related to a multitude of negative outcomes, such as increased risk of negative health outcomes (e.g., depression, sleep disturbances, headaches, cardiovascular diseases) and negative impacts on job performance and work absenteeism (Bakker et al, 2014). Existing research has illustrated that graduate students report high levels of burnout, and that the impacts are wide-ranging and deleterious, including mental distress, decreased life satisfaction, and reduced empathy and professionalism (Allen et al, 2021;Bullock et al, 2017).…”

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The Mental Health and Well-Being of Master’s and Doctoral Psychology Students at an Urban Canadian University

Park

Sibalis

Jamieson

2021

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Aim/Purpose: Although the high rates of stress and psychological distress in graduate students has been well-documented, Canadian samples are underrepresented in the extant literature. The present study explores prevalence rates of burnout and psychological distress in a sample of psychology master’s and doctoral students at a university in a large urban Canadian city, as well as factors relating to their well-being, social support and stress. Background: There are economic and productivity setbacks stemming from high stress and mental health challenges. Burnout and psychological distress of graduate students are associated with hindered academic progress, mental and physical health challenges, and reduced productivity. Further, emotionally exhausted doctoral students are at heightened risk for non-completion of their degrees. Methodology: Sixty-two psychology graduate students completed an online survey that assessed burnout, psychological distress (anxiety, depression, and stress symptoms), perceived social support, collegiate sense of community, financial strain, and rank-ordered nine domains of graduate school stressors. Contribution: The present paper contributes to the body of knowledge that graduate students residing in an urban Canadian city experience high rates of burnout and psychological distress. High levels of social support outside the academe were not protective factors in mitigating burnout. Findings: Participants reported high levels of perceived social support and sense of community. However, over half (60%) of respondents met criteria for burnout, and one in three students met criteria for problematic levels of stress, anxiety, and/or depression. In a rank ordering question, “thesis, dissertation or other research”, “classwork” and “finances” ranked in the top three most stressful aspects of graduate school for respondents. Recommendations for Practitioners: Graduate students experience unique stressors related to their mental health and well-being that differ from undergraduate students and young working professionals. Mental health practitioners may be better equipped to support graduate students with knowledge of these specific factors impacting mental health and well-being. Recommendation for Researchers: Based on these findings, four areas of recommendations for psychology graduate institutions and training programs are discussed. These recommendations highlight the need for change across systemic levels and call for integrative efforts to improve wellbeing for psychology graduate students. Impact on Society: Enhancement of doctoral student well-being could contribute to long-term benefits in academia and in higher education. Future Research: The study took place before the emergence of COVID-19, which has undoubtably impacted graduate students globally. Research on student experiences during this unprecedented time is needed, as are additional supports (e.g., virtual programming to reduce social isolation; contingency plans for data collection).

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Stress and Burnout Among Graduate Students: Moderation by Sleep Duration and Quality

Cited by 55 publications

References 45 publications

Sleep and health: examining the relation of sleep to burnout and well-being using a consumer fitness tracker

Sleep and health: examining the relation of sleep to burnout and well-being using a consumer fitness tracker

Translational Sleep Science in Behavioral Medicine: Introduction to this Special Issue

The Mental Health and Well-Being of Master’s and Doctoral Psychology Students at an Urban Canadian University

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