The link between sleep and mood is significant, with research revealing that sleep deprivation adversely affects mood and that mood disorders can disrupt sleep. A study published in the Public Library of Science One by researchers at the University of Surrey surveyed over 500 college students to delve into this relationship. Findings showed that night owls reported more depressive symptoms, poorer sleep quality, and higher alcohol consumption than early risers. Although the study identifies correlations, it notes these do not imply causation, highlighting areas for further investigation into mindfulness and alcohol use as factors contributing to depression.
"The new research, which was published in the journal Public Library of Science One by researchers at the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom, surveyed more than 500 college students in a cross-sectional (one-time data collection) design."
"Once again, night owls-also known as 'evening chronotypes'-did report more depression symptoms than early risers (or 'morning chronotypes'). Night owls also, in general, had worse sleep quality, more alcohol consumption, and reported less mindfulness in their daily life."
"This study does not show causation-it's just a correlational cross-sectional survey-but these associations identify areas worthy of further research."
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