July 2020 PMID 32693067

Effects of the COVID-19 lockdown on human sleep and rest-activity rhythms.

Christine Blume, Marlene H Schmidt, Christian Cajochen

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Peak: 6 in Jun 2020

across 5 sources since May 2020

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May 2020 – Sep 2025

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What people are saying

The overall discussion demonstrates moderate deep engagement through references to the study by researchers like @christine_blume and mentions of sleep quality versus duration, highlighting awareness of nuanced effects. Words like 'effects' and 'studies' convey a serious tone emphasizing both the relevance and potential implications of the findings.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge that the study provides valid insights into how lockdown affected sleep patterns, with some posts explicitly supporting its findings.

InterestModerate interest

The topic clearly engages students and social media users, as evidenced by mentions of sleep quality, timing, and related health behaviors.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts including references to specific studies, as well as sharing personal observations or broader research, show active participation and reflection.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest that the research influences awareness about sleep health, especially during stressful periods like a pandemic.

Abstract in brief

The COVID-19 lockdown reduced the mismatch between social and biological sleep-wake schedules, leading to less social jetlag and sleep restriction, and an increase in overall sleep duration.
Despite improvements in sleep timing, sleep quality slightly declined during the lockdown, which may be linked to increased feelings of burden and stress.
Enhancing natural daylight exposure and physical activity could help mitigate the negative effects on sleep quality experienced during such restrictive periods.]

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The COVID-19 History Project

@thisdayincovid.bsky.social · Bluesky

On this day in COVID history, September 3, 2021: Contrasting effects of the COVID-19 lockdown on urban birds’ reproductive success in two cities - Scientific Reports Source: Nature https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-96858-8

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BehavEcolPapers

@behavecolpapers.bsky.social · Bluesky

Before, during and after the pandemic: Effects of the COVID-19 lockdown on the welfare, #behavior and body condition of domestic #cats (Felis catus) JVetBeh

Apr 22, 2025 · 1 share View post →

JamesHughFitzpatrick

@FitzMarsSea · X

RT @MartyDaveyRD: This week's Article https://t.co/vQfpWWjUks #SaturdayMorning #SaturdayVibes #SaturdayMotivation #weightlossjourney #weigh…

Nov 5, 2022 · 1 share · 279 followers View post →

Marty Davey

@MartyDaveyRD · X

Nov 5, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 366 followers View post →

Giorgio Bertini

@gfbertini · X

Effects of the COVID-19 lockdown on human sleep and rest-activity rhyt... https://t.co/0ChPFFvJzk

Oct 22, 2022 · 2,277 followers View post →

Jonathan Cedernaes

@JCedernaes · X

Apr 22, 2021 · 2 likes · 3,126 followers View post →

Donald Keating III

@DPKIII · X

Getting more sleep during #covidlockdown? Well, it doesn't necessarily mean it's BETTER SLEEP. ^ Sleep Duration ≠ ^ Sleep Quality Great study by @christine_blume. Effects of the COVID-19 lockdown on human sleep and rest-activity rhyt... https://t.co/bGWaGTPg05

Sep 20, 2020 · 755 followers View post →

AnonRere

@AnonRere · X

Effects of the COVID-19 lockdown on human sleep and rest-activity rhythms https://t.co/gWWAICzhOD #biology #cell

Jul 29, 2020 · 2,218 followers View post →

Society for the Study of Addiction

@addiction-ssa.org · Bluesky

ADFAM launch their new report, 'Families in Lockdown: The effects of the COVID-19 lockdown on the family and friends of someone with an alcohol, drug or gambling problem' https://buff.ly/3eMjx2a

Jun 30, 2020 View post →

Altamiro Bottino

@BottinoAltamiro · X

How COVID-19 has altered sleep in the United States and Europe https://t.co/02uvfJQjv5 https://t.co/4HKkNe0IyM https://t.co/gaofM9hX8f https://t.co/MWu0THLBSB

Jun 20, 2020 · 93 followers View post →

Scible

@TheScible · X

Our #sleep during #lockdown is longer and more regular, but worse

Jun 13, 2020 · 80 followers View post →

thomas kneubühler

@tkneubuhler · X

Maybe we simply needed a nap: Swiss study shows that people slept on average 13 min more per day during the lockdown: https://t.co/Vt6GATfFrO

Jun 12, 2020 · 305 followers View post →

Gloria⛔

@somebodyssin · X

Jun 11, 2020 · 1 like · 539 followers View post →

Hailey Meaklim, PhD, DBSM

@SleepPsych_Aus · X

Effects of the COVID-19 lockdown on human sleep and rest-activity rhythms https://t.co/ABl5ICoiKK

Jun 10, 2020 · 4 likes · 4,526 followers View post →

German Aerospace Center (DLR)

@dlr-en.bsky.social · Bluesky

.@DLR_de will examine the effects of the COVID-19 lockdown on the atmosphere together with @maxplanckpress @goetheuni @fz_jülich & @KITKarlsruhe in the #BLUESKY project

May 22, 2020 · 1 share View post →