Characteristics Associated with Sleep Duration, Chronotype, and Social Jet Lag in Adolescents

Sleep is a complex behavior with numerous health implications. Identifying sociodemographic and behavioral characteristics of sleep is important for determining those at greatest risk for sleep-related health disparities. In this cross-sectional study, general linear models were used to examine soci...

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Published inThe Journal of school nursing Vol. 32; no. 2; pp. 120 - 131
Main Authors Malone, Susan Kohl, Zemel, Babette, Compher, Charlene, Souders, Margaret, Chittams, Jesse, Thompson, Aleda Leis, Lipman, Terri H
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States SAGE Publications 01.04.2016
Subjects
Actigraphy
Adolescent
Adolescent Behavior - psychology
Adolescents
At Risk Persons
Behavior
Cross-Sectional Studies
Demography
Diaries
Eating Habits
Ethnic Groups
Female
Grade 10
Grade 9
Health Behavior
High School Students
Humans
Individual Characteristics
Life Style
Male
Measurement Equipment
National Surveys
Physical Activity Level
Questionnaires
Racial Differences
Risk
Self Report
Sleep
Sleep Deprivation - psychology
Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm - psychology
Social Behavior
Social Influences
Socioeconomic Factors
Socioeconomic Status
Statistical Analysis
Student Surveys
Surveys and Questionnaires
Time Factors
United States (Northeast)
Youth Risk Behavior Survey
adolescence
chronotype
sleep duration
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Summary:Sleep is a complex behavior with numerous health implications. Identifying sociodemographic and behavioral characteristics of sleep is important for determining those at greatest risk for sleep-related health disparities. In this cross-sectional study, general linear models were used to examine sociodemographic and behavioral characteristics associated with sleep duration, chronotype, and social jet lag in adolescents. One hundred and fifteen participants completed Phase I (self-reported sleep measures), and 69 of these participants completed Phase II (actigraphy-estimated sleep measures). Black adolescents had shorter free night sleep than Hispanics. Youth with later chronotypes ate fewer fruits and vegetables, drank more soda, were less physically active, and took more daytime naps. Based on these findings, recommendations for individual support and school policies are provided.
ISSN:1059-8405
1546-8364
DOI:10.1177/1059840515603454