Even though sleep is very important for our brain function, physical health, and emotional well-being, many university students still don’t get enough good quality sleep. For example, a study by Toy (2021) found that almost 70% of student-athletes had poor sleep quality. Around 62% of them slept 7 hours or less, and over 80% showed poor sleep behavior based on actual sleep tracking. This problem is not just for athletes. Lund et al. (2010) also found that more than 60% of college students in general have sleep problems. This includes not getting enough sleep, or having disturbed sleep. It’s linked to higher stress levels and lower academic performance. Some reasons for poor sleep include: academic workload, lifestyle changes, and psychological pressure. (Hershner & Chervin, 2014) Because this issue is still happening, we need more research to understand the real causes and to create effective ways to help students sleep better.
