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Correspondence to Author: Silke Heusea, 

University of Europe for Applied Sciences, Hamburg, Germany.

Introduction: Sleep Hygiene as a Stress Management Strategy for StudentsBackground: Sleep is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle and hence a health-related resource. The study aims to understand the genesis and significance of sleep hygiene as a coping mechanism for students, as well as the extent to which they use sleep to manage stress. In this longitudinal study, 145 students reported on their sleep hygiene habits, health-related intentions, stress levels, and sleep quality during a two-week period. Multiple regression and moderation analyses were conducted.Findings: Stressful situations that occurred recently did not influence intentions to practice good sleep hygiene. On the other hand, a strong correlation was discovered between the intention to practice good sleep hygiene and its actual implementation. Students who follow good sleep hygiene practices report feeling less stressed.In conclusion, students with good intentions can manage their stress better when they practice good sleep hygiene. More investigation is needed to pinpoint the characteristics of sleep hygiene behavior and strategies for motivating students to use it as a coping mechanism when promoting their health.

Keywords: Stress, coping, sleep, sleep hygiene, intention, behaviour, students.

Citation:

Silke Heusea. Sleep Hygiene as a Stress Management Strategy for Students. Journal of Psychological Medicine 2024.