THE EFFECTS OF INADEQUATE SLEEP ON ONE'S PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING

Abstract

By assessing the frequency of poor sleep quality in this understudied population and investigating the connection between poor sleep quality and psychological issues among Thai undergraduates, we hope to close the gap in the research. Cross-sectional surveying was employed in this study. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale, and the Thai General Health Questionnaire were among the self-administered surveys. Among the 1,055 undergraduates in the research group were 18 to 25-year-olds. 42.4% of people reported having poor-quality sleep. Pupils who were categorized as having poor sleep quality reported noticeably more psychological issues. This suggests a linear relationship between increasing levels of global sleep quality and elevated mood and anxiety symptoms. More research is required to properly create targeted health promotion initiatives for Southeast Asian undergraduates, including prospective studies with objective assessments of sleep duration and quality.