ReviewChildren (Basel, Switzerland)2026
Sleep, Emotion, and Sex-Specific Developmental Trajectories in Childhood and Adolescence.
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3 citing papers in PubMed.
- Bridging Emotion in the Classroom with Child Understanding: Initial Findings from Linguistic Analysis for SEL Programs.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Digital Transition and Mental Health in School Settings: Does Handwriting Still Matter? A Multidisciplinary Perspective.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Relationship of Emotional Functioning in 9-12-Year-Old Schoolchildren with Key Lifestyles: Sleep Quality and Daily Physical Activity.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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Abstract
Sleep plays a central role in shaping emotional development during childhood and adolescence, yet increasing evidence indicates that these processes unfold differently in boys and girls. This narrative review synthesizes current findings on sex-specific associations between sleep patterns, neurodevelopmental trajectories, and emotional regulation across pediatric populations. It examines how biological factors, including pubertal timing, sex hormones, circadian physiology, and maturation of fronto-limbic circuits, interact with environmental influences to generate distinct vulnerabilities to anxiety, depression, and behavioral dysregulation. Growing data suggest that girls exhibit greater sensitivity to sleep disturbances, particularly during the pubertal transition, with stronger links to internalizing symptoms such as anxiety and mood disorders. In contrast, boys appear more prone to externalizing behaviors and show differential responses to circadian misalignment and short sleep duration. Emerging evidence on sex-specific sleep architecture, REM-related emotional processing, and the bidirectional pathways through which sleep quality affects affective functioning are explored. Finally, clinical implications for early detection, personalized prevention, and targeted interventions tailored by sex and developmental stage are discussed. Understanding sex-based differences in sleep-emotion interactions offers a critical opportunity to refine pediatric mental health strategies and improve outcomes across developmental trajectories.
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