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ERIC Number: EJ1359142
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 6
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0744-8481
EISSN: EISSN-1940-3208
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Exploring the Effect of Napping on Sleep Quality and Duration in Collegiate Athletes
Stephenson, Katie L.; Trbovich, Alicia M.; Vandermark, Lesley W.; McDermott, Brendon P.; Henry, Luke C.; Anderson, Morgan N.; Elbin, R. J.
Journal of American College Health, v70 n5 p1451-1456 2022
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to extend research on napping and sleep behaviors in collegiate athletes, and to compare nappers and non-nappers on sleep quality and duration. Methods: Current varsity, club, and intramural athletes between 18-29 years completed the Short Napping Behavior Scale, Pittsburgh Quality Sleep Index, Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7, and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9. Results: Approximately 72% (129/179) reported napping. There were no significant differences in outcomes between nap frequency groups on sleep quality (?[superscript 2](3)=4.97, p=0.17) or duration (?[superscript 2](3)=1.20, p=0.75). Moreover, there was no significant differences for nap length groups on sleep quality (?[superscript 2](3)=7.03, p=0.07) or duration (?[superscript 2](3)=1.32, p=0.72). Furthermore, there were no significant differences for nap timing groups on sleep quality (?[superscript 2](3)=1.54, p=0.67) or duration (?[superscript 2](3)=2.43, p=0.49). Conclusion: In a sample of collegiate athletes, nap frequency, length, and timing were not associated with worse sleep quality or duration.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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