Insomnia symptoms and associated outcomes reported post-deployment by New Zealand Defence Force personnel
Year: 2024
Type: dissertation
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Insomnia disrupts sleep quality and duration, leading to difficulties in falling asleep, staying asleep, and waking earlier than planned, thereby disrupting overall sleep patterns. These disruptions compromise the inherent benefits of sleep that support learning, memory, and overall well-being. Insomnia can manifest as either a chronic or acute condition, with both being associated with substantial personal and economic costs. Unfortunately, there is a lack of consensus on methodologies for measuring these different types of insomnia. Additionally, insomnia is associated with workplace issues, alcohol consumption, and mental health, particularly among military personnel. This research aimed to investigate the self-reported prevalence of insomnia symptoms in deployed New Zealand Defence Force personnel and explore potential correlates of these symptoms. It was hypothesised that the prevalence of insomnia symptoms among deployed NZDF personnel would align with international rates and that these symptoms would decrease post-deployment. It was also hypothesised that there would be significant correlations between insomnia symptoms and other measures of interest. The research relied on a database of questionnaire responses from deployed personnel, covering measures such as insomnia symptoms, morale, incident exposure, harassment, discrimination, bullying, psychological distress, PTSD, hazardous drinking, and perceptions
Author: Teixeira, Campbell
Language: English
Topic: Sleep and related disorders
Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7198885715