The Dual Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Mental Health and Self-Efficacy: Is There a Negative Feedback Loop?
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This paper explores the dual impact of sleep deprivation on mental health and self-efficacy, examining how lack of sleep contributes to symptoms of anxiety, depression, and impaired emotional regulation. Sleep deprivation also diminishes self-efficacy, reducing motivation and confidence needed to face daily challenges. Together, these effects create a negative feedback loop, where poor mental health further disrupts sleep, leading to a cycle of declining well-being and reduced self-belief. Evidence from studies highlights this self-reinforcing relationship and emphasizes the importance of breaking the cycle through sleep hygiene practices and targeted interventions. Effective strategies, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and structured sleep routines, are discussed for their role in restoring healthy sleep patterns, supporting mental health, and reinforcing self-efficacy.
Source: Studies in Psychological Science
Authors: Sophia M. Jansen, Priya V. Narayan
Institution: University of South Wales
Language: English
Topic: Sleep and related disorders
Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4406037425