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Sci Rep June 2017 PMID 28607474

Irregular sleep/wake patterns are associated with poorer academic performance and delayed circadian and sleep/wake timing.

Andrew J K Phillips, William M Clerx, Conor S O'Brien, Akane Sano, Laura K Barger, Rosalind W Picard, Steven W Lockley, Elizabeth B Klerman, Charles A Czeisler

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The overall tone reflects strong agreement with the findings, with users referencing serious health risks and academic struggles, such as comments linking irregular sleep to mortality and delayed circadian rhythms. Words like 'support,' 'association,' and references to personal or societal consequences contribute to the perception of high impact and deep engagement.

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Most social discussions acknowledge and support the article’s findings that irregular sleep patterns negatively affect health and academic performance.

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Discussion highlights the significance of sleep patterns on long-term health and performance, emphasizing the article’s importance and potential influence.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examined the link between irregular sleep schedules, circadian timing, and academic performance in 61 college students over 30 days using sleep diaries and a new metric called the sleep regularity index (SRI).
  • Irregular sleepers experienced significantly later melatonin onset and daily sleep propensity rhythms, along with lower light exposure compared to regular sleepers, indicating a delay in their circadian rhythms.
  • A positive correlation was found between academic performance and sleep regularity, suggesting that improving light exposure might help enhance sleep patterns and academic success among students.
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Sleep Research
@SleepResearch_ · X

Irregular sleep/wake patterns are associated with poorer academic performance and delayed circadian and sleep/wake timing. https://t.co/8JzAJ8Y974

Jan 11, 2019 · 4 likes · 7,250 followers View post →
Columbia Quiet Zones
@ColaQuietZones · X

"Irregular sleep/wake patterns are associated with poorer academic performance..." Cool, so if you are a student in Columbia, SC, you can blame your grades on the train horns waking you up at irregular hours all night, right? https://t.co/g7fzXrpfPH

Dec 9, 2021 · 1 like · 155 followers View post →
祁答院 隼人　Kedouin Hayato
@keduuuuuuuuu · X

不規則な睡眠・覚醒パターンは，学業成績の低下，概日リズムや睡眠・覚醒タイミングの遅れと関連！ 個人的にとても気になったのは，「規則正しい睡眠は睡眠時間と関係ないこと」 そして，介入策を検討するのに役立つということ． 「睡眠の規則性」ますます興味があります https://t.co/zaifr8xgw6 https://t.co/mUUtMdQNNp

Sep 8, 2024 · 1 like · 76 followers View post →
eLife
@elife.bsky.social · Bluesky

Irregular sleep-wake patterns are associated with a higher risk of overall mortality, and also mortality from cancers and cardiovascular disease. elifesciences.org/articles/941...

Dec 20, 2023 · 1 like View post →

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祁答院 隼人　Kedouin Hayato
@keduuuuuuuuu · X

不規則な睡眠・覚醒パターンは，学業成績の低下，概日リズムや睡眠・覚醒タイミングの遅れと関連！ 個人的にとても気になったのは，「規則正しい睡眠は睡眠時間と関係ないこと」 そして，介入策を検討するのに役立つということ． 「睡眠の規則性」ますます興味があります https://t.co/zaifr8xgw6 https://t.co/mUUtMdQNNp

Sep 8, 2024 · 1 like · 76 followers View post →
eLife
@elife.bsky.social · Bluesky

Irregular sleep-wake patterns are associated with a higher risk of overall mortality, and also mortality from cancers and cardiovascular disease. elifesciences.org/articles/941...

Dec 20, 2023 · 1 like View post →
RAW - Resident Association of the Westside
@RAWneighbors · X

Irregular sleep/wake patterns are associated with poorer academic performance and delayed circadian and sleep/wake timing https://t.co/p8laylLJc5

Dec 11, 2021 · 215 followers View post →
Columbia Quiet Zones
@ColaQuietZones · X

"Irregular sleep/wake patterns are associated with poorer academic performance..." Cool, so if you are a student in Columbia, SC, you can blame your grades on the train horns waking you up at irregular hours all night, right? https://t.co/g7fzXrpfPH

Dec 9, 2021 · 1 like · 155 followers View post →
Sleep Research
@SleepResearch_ · X

Irregular sleep/wake patterns are associated with poorer academic performance and delayed circadian and sleep/wake timing. https://t.co/8JzAJ8Y974

Jan 11, 2019 · 4 likes · 7,250 followers View post →