Sleep Quality, Stress and their Combined Effect on Cognitive Function among University Students- A Cross-Sectional study
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 400
- 试验地点
- 1
研究概览
简要总结
This cross-sectional observational study aims to assess the relationship between sleep quality, perceived stress, and cognitive function among university students aged 18–26 years in the Delhi-NCR region. Poor sleep quality and high stress levels are frequently reported among young adults and are known to impact cognitive domains such as attention, memory, and executive functioning. However, limited research has examined their combined or interaction effect on cognition in Indian university populations.
A total of 400 students will be recruited through convenience sampling. Sleep quality will be assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), stress will be measured using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), and cognitive function will be evaluated using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). Additional variables including gender, screen time, and physical activity (IPAQ-SF) will also be recorded.
Data will be collected through offline, face-to-face administration of questionnaires following informed consent. Statistical analysis will include descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation, independent t-tests for gender differences, and multiple regression to evaluate the predictive and interaction effects of sleep quality and stress on cognition, while adjusting for covariates.
The study aims to generate evidence regarding how sleep and stress jointly influence cognitive performance in university students, which may help inform campus-based mental health strategies, academic support programs, and lifestyle interventions.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18.00 Year(s) 至 26.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •Participants for this study will consist of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- •The study includes participants aged 18 to 26 years studying at universities or colleges in the Delhi NCR area.
- •Students who volunteer to participate and are able to understand English will be included.
排除标准
- •Participants diagnosed with any neurological illness including epilepsy, stroke, or traumatic brain injury.
- •Participants with a history of psychiatric illness such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
- •Participants diagnosed with sleep disorders such as primary insomnia, sleep apnea, or narcolepsy, and those taking medications that affect cognition or sleep such as sedatives, antidepressants, or stimulants.
- •Participants with visual or hearing impairments or any cognitive disturbances that may interfere with cognitive testing.A.
研究者
Palak Sehgal
DoPT, Amity Institute of Health Allied Sciences