High compassion predicts fewer sleep difficulties: A general population study with an 11‐year follow‐up
Abstract Introduction This study investigated the cross‐sectional and longitudinal associations between self‐reported compassion and sleep quality. Methods The data came from the population‐based Young Finns Study with an 11‐year follow‐up on compassion and sleep ( n = 1064). We used regression mod...
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Published in | Brain and behavior Vol. 13; no. 10; p. e3165 |
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Main Authors | , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
Los Angeles
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
01.10.2023
John Wiley and Sons Inc Wiley |
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Summary: | Abstract
Introduction
This study investigated the cross‐sectional and longitudinal associations between self‐reported compassion and sleep quality.
Methods
The data came from the population‐based Young Finns Study with an 11‐year follow‐up on compassion and sleep (
n
= 1064). We used regression models, multilevel models, and cross‐lagged panel models to analyze the data.
Results
The results showed that high compassion was cross‐sectionally associated with lesser sleep deficiency and fewer sleep difficulties. High compassion also predicted fewer sleep difficulties over an 11‐year follow‐up (adjusted for age, gender, socioeconomic position in childhood and adulthood, body mass index, health behaviors, and working conditions). This association disappeared when controlling for depressive symptoms. The predictive pathway seemed to proceed more likely from high compassion to fewer sleep difficulties than vice versa.
Discussion
Compassion may buffer against sleep difficulties, possibly via reducing depressive symptoms. |
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ISSN: | 2162-3279 2162-3279 |
DOI: | 10.1002/brb3.3165 |