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A longitudinal model of sleep problems and classroom self-regulation across elementary school.
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Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology . Nov2023, Vol. 89, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- This study explored longitudinal and bidirectional associations among behavioral sleep problems and self-regulation difficulties across the elementary school years. Analyses drew data from the Kindergarten Cohort (N = 4983) of the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC) across five data waves, when children were aged 4–13 years (49% female, 86% English-speaking). Cross-lagged structural equation models revealed significant bidirectional associations, with greater sleep problems consistently predicting classroom self-regulation two years later, while poorer self-regulation predicted later sleep problems only at certain time points. Greater behavioral sleep problems were associated with poorer post-elementary achievement and social-emotional wellbeing, while stronger classroom self-regulation skills supported more positive outcomes in these constructs. Findings indicate strong developmental associations among sleep problems and dysregulation. • Across 4- to 13-years of age, sleep problems consistently predicted poorer classroom self-regulation two years later. • Poorer self-regulation predicted later sleep problems only at certain time points. • Fewer behavioral sleep problems and stronger self-regulation were linked with better longer-term outcomes. • Intervening early in school on sleep problems and self-regulation has potential to boost achievement and wellbeing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *BEDTIME
*ELEMENTARY schools
*STRUCTURAL equation modeling
*SLEEP
*CLASSROOMS
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01933973
- Volume :
- 89
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 173969323
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appdev.2023.101596