Exploring various factors affecting Sleep Quality among students with disabilities: A focus on Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) students.
Location
SU-003
Start Date
2-5-2025 9:00 AM
Department
Community and Public Health
Abstract
Exploring various factors affecting Sleep Quality among students with disabilities: A focus on Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) students. Purpose/Aim: Sleep is an essential component of physical and mental health; good sleep improves overall brain performance and mood. Not getting enough good quality sleep raises the risk of concern of getting many diseases and disorders. Students who have any form of disabilities frequently face poor sleep quality due to academic pressures, lifestyle habits, and other stressors. It can impact their sleep health in many different ways, which in turn can affect their academic performance and overall well-being. This study explored how different factors can affect the sleep quality and influences the overall academic performance among this underserved population. Methods: Survey questionnaire was designed to assess the sleep quality by using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) with some additional questions on students' demographic and to identify various factors affecting the sleep quality. For data analysis we used descriptive statistics and regression analysis. Results: This study provides different associations among various factors that are involved in poor sleep quality of the students with disability. Preliminary findings based on prior literature provides that neurodivergent students may experience poor sleep quality due to academic stressors, and other factors and may affect their overall academic performance. Implications: The findings from this study gives evidence-based suggestions for improving sleep-related support services in academic settings, as well as guiding future research and interventions.
Faculty Sponsor
Chika Ejike
Exploring various factors affecting Sleep Quality among students with disabilities: A focus on Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) students.
SU-003
Exploring various factors affecting Sleep Quality among students with disabilities: A focus on Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) students. Purpose/Aim: Sleep is an essential component of physical and mental health; good sleep improves overall brain performance and mood. Not getting enough good quality sleep raises the risk of concern of getting many diseases and disorders. Students who have any form of disabilities frequently face poor sleep quality due to academic pressures, lifestyle habits, and other stressors. It can impact their sleep health in many different ways, which in turn can affect their academic performance and overall well-being. This study explored how different factors can affect the sleep quality and influences the overall academic performance among this underserved population. Methods: Survey questionnaire was designed to assess the sleep quality by using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) with some additional questions on students' demographic and to identify various factors affecting the sleep quality. For data analysis we used descriptive statistics and regression analysis. Results: This study provides different associations among various factors that are involved in poor sleep quality of the students with disability. Preliminary findings based on prior literature provides that neurodivergent students may experience poor sleep quality due to academic stressors, and other factors and may affect their overall academic performance. Implications: The findings from this study gives evidence-based suggestions for improving sleep-related support services in academic settings, as well as guiding future research and interventions.