Abstract

Objectives: It is uncertain what characteristics predict adherence to a brief sleep extension intervention, like that offered in primary care settings. This study examined how mental health concerns (i.e., depression, anxiety, stress), self-control, baseline sleep characteristics, and physical activity predicted adherence to a brief sleep extension intervention. Methods: 184 young adults (ages 18-25; m = 20.96) were asked to extend their nightly sleep to eight hours for one week. Sleep was tracked using actigraphy. Baseline sleep quality, baseline daytime sleepiness, depression, anxiety, stress, self-control, and physical activity were assessed. Results: Poorer baseline sleep quality predicted better adherence (p = 0.002). Other baseline sleep characteristics, mental health, and physical activity were not predictive of adherence (p's = 0.753, 0.383, 0.562, 0.179, 00625). Lower levels of baseline daytime sleepiness predicted longer sleep duration (p = 0.019). Other baseline sleep characteristics, mental health, and physical activity did not predict sleep duration (p's = 0.725, 0.068, 0.066, 0.072, 0.288, 0.985). Conclusions: There may be advantages for primary care providers in assessing for baseline sleep characteristics and mental health in determining whether young adults will be able to adhere to a brief sleep intervention or whether they should be referred for more comprehensive sleep treatment.

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Family, Home, and Social Sciences; Psychology

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