ArticleJMIR human factors2023
Preferences of University Students for a Psychological Intervention Designed to Improve Sleep: Focus Group Study.
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- Exercise interventions to improve sleep quality in university students: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- A systematic review and meta-analysis of psychological treatments to improve sleep quality in university students.PloS one · 2025Pooled it
- Negative interpretation bias and repetitive negative thinking as mechanisms in the association between insomnia and depression in young adults.The British journal of clinical psychology · 2026Article
- The importance of targeting sleep in the prevention and treatment of psychological disorders.The British journal of clinical psychology · 2026Article
- Evidence on Sleep and Academic Achievement in First-Year University Students: A Scoping Review.Clocks & sleep · 2026Review
- Depression, anxiety, and sleep problems among Chinese university students enrolled in basketball elective courses: a network psychometric analysis.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Global prevalence of insomnia symptoms in undergraduate university students: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Sleep advances : a journal of the Sleep Research Society · 2025Review
- Co-design personal sleep health technology for and with university students.Frontiers in digital health · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundMany university students have difficulties with sleep; therefore, effective psychological treatments are needed. Most research on psychological treatments to improve sleep has been conducted with middle-aged and older adults, which means it is unclear whether existing psychological treatments are helpful for young adult university students.
objectiveThis study aimed to discover university student preferences for a psychological intervention to improve sleep quality.
methodsFocus groups were conducted over 3 stages to examine students' views regarding content, format, and session duration for a psychological intervention to improve sleep. A thematic analysis was conducted to analyze participant responses.
resultsIn total, 30 participants attended small focus group discussions. Three key themes were identified: (1) program development, (2) help-seeking, and (3) student sleep characteristics. Program development subthemes were program format, program content, and engagement facilitators. Help-seeking subthemes were when to seek help, where to access help, stigma, and barriers. Student sleep characteristics subthemes were factors disturbing sleep and consequences of poor sleep.
conclusionsStudents emphasized the need for a sleep intervention with an in-person and social component, individualized content, and ways to monitor their progress. Participants did not think there was a stigma associated with seeking help for sleep problems. Students identified the lack of routine in their lifestyle, academic workload, and the pressure of multiple demands as key contributors to sleep difficulties.
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