1 in 4 Korean high schoolers sleep less than 5 hours on weekdays
One in four high school students in Korea gets less than five hours of sleep a night on weekdays, with those sleeping fewer hours reporting higher rates of stress, depression and suicidal thoughts. According to the National Youth Policy Institute on Friday, 27.3 percent of high school students slept less than five hours on average during weekdays, while 59.1 percent got fewer than six hours. The…
A survey conducted by the National Youth Policy Institute in South Korea reveals that nearly one in four high school students are not getting enough sleep during weekdays. The study, which polled 54,170 students across the country, found that 27.3% of high schoolers averaged less than five hours of sleep each night. This figure is significantly higher than those who slept six or more hours on average, at 59.1%.
The research indicates a strong correlation between insufficient sleep and mental health issues among Korean adolescents. Students who slept less than five hours on weekdays were found to be more prone to experiencing depression, with 33.4% reporting symptoms, compared to 18.9% of those who slept for eight hours or more. This represents a 14.5 percentage point difference.
In addition to mental health concerns, sleep deprivation also appears to exacerbate stress levels. Students who slept less than five hours were nearly twice as likely to report frequent stress, with 57.9% citing this issue, compared to 29.2% of students who got at least eight hours of rest.
The most alarming finding, however, relates to suicide attempts. The study shows that 3.9% of students who slept the least were reported to have attempted suicide, a figure significantly higher than those who got adequate sleep.
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