Poor sleep quality and its associated factors among adolescents

Abstract

Sleep helps relax both the body and mind while unconscious of the surroundings. People experience different sleep qualities and measure them in two ways: quantitatively and qualitatively. The quantitative aspect refers to how long someone sleeps, while the qualitative aspect is about how restful they feel when they wake up. This study looks to identify the factors linked to poor sleep quality. It uses secondary data and focuses on qualitative analysis. Several theories explain why we need sleep, including the Repair and Restoration Theory, Evolutionary Theory, Information Consolidation Theory, and the Clean-Up Theory.  The findings indicate a strong connection between sleep quality and poor academic performance in adolescents. In Nepal, several studies have shown that many students experience sleep disturbances, with reports of poor sleep quality between 31% and 60.9%. These sleep disorders lead to health issues and ultimately result in poor academic performance.