ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2025
The Sleep Expectation-Reality Gap: Exploring Discrepancies Between Perceived and Ideal Sleep Duration in Primary Care Patients.
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objectiveThis study aimed to quantify the discrepancy between perceived and ideal sleep duration among primary care patients and identify demographic, lifestyle, and psychological factors associated with this expectation-reality gap.
methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted with 300 adult primary care patients, who completed a survey assessing demographics, sleep perceptions, and insomnia severity (Insomnia Severity Index, ISI). Sleep discrepancy was defined as the difference between perceived and ideal sleep duration. Statistical analyses included Wilcoxon signed-rank tests, Spearman's correlations, and multiple linear regression to examine predictors of sleep discrepancy.
resultsParticipants reported a mean perceived sleep duration of 6.39 ± 1.36 h, significantly lower than their ideal sleep duration of 8.07 ± 0.75 h (
conclusionsA substantial expectation-reality gap in sleep duration exists, linked to insomnia severity, older age, and lifestyle factors. Addressing maladaptive sleep expectations through cognitive-behavioral interventions in primary care may improve sleep satisfaction and reduce insomnia-related distress.
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