Sleep and study: The role of sleep habits and nighttime smartphone use in the academic performance of high school students in Mexico
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Do high school students sleep adequately? This was the question that motivated our research team to investigate the sleep habits of students, specifically those at a rural high school located in the San Andrés Xiutetelco region of the state of Puebla, Mexico. We started with a preliminary hypothesis that suggested two possible causes of sleep disorders: on the one hand, the perceived difficulty of the curriculum; on the other, excessive smartphone use at night, influenced by local socioeconomic factors. To test this hypothesis, we designed a diagnostic instrument that was administered to a sample composed of incoming and final-semester students. As a first step, we gave an introductory talk aimed at providing a basic understanding of sleep and its impact on academic performance, as well as clarifying some key concepts. Subsequently, a survey focused on sleep habits and their relationship with academic performance was administered. Upon analyzing the collected data, our hypothesis was partially confirmed: a high percentage of the students surveyed reported using their cell phones before bed, which was associated with lower academic performance.
Authors: Landero-Galindo Melissa Itzel, Fabio Morandín-Ahuerma, Evelyn Denisse Martínez-Sánchez, Carlos Julián Morales-Antonio, Luz de Fátima López-Tapia, Carlos Alexis Perdomo-Mendoza, Carlos Zaid Murrieta-Reyes, Jonathan Lemini-Moyotl
Institution: Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla
Language: English
Topic: Sleep and related disorders
Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7083060379
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