A multi-method examination of sluggish cognitive tempo in relation to adolescent sleep, daytime sleepiness, and circadian preference.

Joseph W FredrickKiley M YeamanXiaoqian YuJoshua M LangbergStephen P Becker

Published in: Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines (2022)

Findings provide the strongest evidence to date for SCT being uniquely linked to poorer sleep, greater daytime sleepiness, and a later evening circadian preference across subjective and objective measures. Longitudinal studies are needed to evaluate predictive and bidirectional associations.

Keyphrases

sleep quality
depressive symptoms
physical activity
young adults
obstructive sleep apnea
mental health
cross sectional
sleep apnea