Researchers followed 259 students whose starting time changed from 7:35 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. Students used the time to sleep an extra half hour in the mornings, but did not change their bedtimes, which averaged around 11 p.m.
Previous studies have shown that increased sleep is linked to better grades and motivation, less emotional disturbance, and even reductions in ADHD symptoms. However, this does not mean that lack of sleep causes those conditions.
Author Mary O'Malley presented this study at the annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies.
Labels: school, sleep_deprivation
Posted By: Aspen Education Group