Gabrielle Rigney

1 month ago | mdpi.com | Gabrielle Rigney |Matthew Browne |Charli Sargent |Michele Lastella

3. DiscussionChanges in sleep timing were evident across the lifespan of Australian adults, similar to what has been reported in other countries to date [5,9]. Younger adults reported going to bed later and waking up later than other age groups, which was more pronounced on weekends than weekdays. These findings are consistent with a previous national survey exploring the sleep health of Australian adults, in which younger adults slept for 1 h longer on weekend days than older adults [3].

Oct 16, 2023 | mdpi.com | Gabrielle Rigney |Christine T Chambers |Isabel Smith |Michelle Tougas

1. IntroductionOne in four adolescents aged 11–18 report sleeping less than the recommended 8–10 h a night [1]. Adolescence is a developmental period in which changes to sleep often occur due to a range of biopsychosocial factors [2]. Adolescents experience a phase shift in circadian processes resulting in a physiological change that drives staying up later at night and sleeping later in the morning [3].