The Effects of Sleep on College Students Satisfaction Levels

Principal Investigator:
Raliat Aminu

Faculty Advisor:
Sharmistha Das Iyer

Abstract:
The purpose of this study aimed to investigate the relationship between sleep habits and college students' satisfaction levels to their academic performance, social life, and mental and physical well-being. A total of 50 freshmen undergraduate students from the East Coast completed self-reported measures assessing the variables of interest in this study. The questionnaire taken by the 50 participants was distributed via email and in-person interactions over the course of two weeks, collecting information on multiple-choice and open-ended questions. The study gathered both quantitative and qualitative data through a mixed methods approach. Results revealed a considerable proportion of freshmen college students commonly reported low satisfaction levels and exhibited symptoms of poor sleep, affecting different areas of their daily lives. The results have important implications emphasizing the significance of adequate sleep and good sleep habits amongst the college student population, highlighting sleep's crucial role in academic success, social life, and overall health.