Development and evaluation of the Sleep Treatment and Education Program for Students (STEPS).
University students report significantly worse sleep quality than the general population. Sleep problems are related to increased health concerns, irritability, depression, fatigue, and attention and concentration difficulties, along with poor academic performance. Clinical research indicates that psychoeducational interventions are among the most effective methods for improving sleep quality in the general population. Similar studies for university students are lacking. In this study, the authors describe the development of the Sleep Treatment and Education Program for Students (STEPS) and evaluate its effectiveness with a double blind, experimental design. Students in the treatment group reported significantly improved sleep quality and sleep hygiene behaviors at 6 weeks posttreatment.
Brown
Franklin C
FC
Department of Psychology, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic 06066, USA. brownf@easternct.edu
Buboltz
Walter C
WC
Soper
Barlow
B
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016730:Program Development; D012892:Sleep Deprivation / Q000628:therapy*; D013334:Students; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States; D014495:Universities