Relationship between sleep deprivation and academic performance of university students

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between sleep deprivation and academic performance among undergraduate students in public universities of Islamabad. The objective was to explore how sleep deprivation relates to academic performance. Data was collected through a self-developed questionnaire designed with a Five-Point Likert scale. The questionnaire gathered information on sleep deprivation and examined the GPA of students. Using simple random sampling, the study involved a diverse group of students. Chi-square analysis was applied to the collected data to determine the relationships between the variables. The results indicated no direct relationship between sleep deprivation and academic performance. However, researching deeper into specific sub-variables, it became obvious that sleeping schedule significantly impacted academic outcomes, while other aspects of sleep such as sleeping difficulties and drowsiness did not show a significant association with academic performance. These findings suggest that while overall sleep deprivation may not directly influence academic performance, specific aspects of these variables can have a notable impact. This study highlights the complexity of factors affecting academic success and underscores the importance of considering sub-variables in educational research. This highlights the importance of addressing sleep-related challenges to enhance students’ overall academic achievements.