Sleeping Disorders Symptoms (SDS) of College Students in relation with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms (ADHD)

Abstract

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms are exacerbated by sleep disorder. The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not sleep problems among college students are related to attention deficit and hyperactivity-impulsivity symptoms. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and the Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Scale was used to evaluate the 100 college students between the ages of 18 and 23 that were selected as a part of the study. In the results was show that moderate level of sleeping disorder among college students and other sub set factors are not influence to sleep disorder. Only few factors like; Coffee consumption, Tea consumption and Room too hot and cold are affected to sleeping disorder. Therefore investigators conducted correlation analysis for checking the relationship between hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and sleep disorder and found positive and significance relationship between these two variables; hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and sleep disorder. The study's participants had a mean age of 22.39 (1.93) years and comprised 38.5% male and 61.5% female. In order to determine the best treatment options and interventions, it is crucial to assess the sleep quality of young individuals who are experiencing attention problems.