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Sleep quality and the self

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ID15411490
AuthorsJames W Butterworth (0000-0002-0867-7353, University of Southampton), Constantine Sedikides (0000-0002-7563-306X, University of Southampton), Tim Wildschut (0000-0002-6499-5487, University of Southampton), Nicholas J Kelley (0000-0003-2256-0597, University of Southampton, corresponding author)
Year2025
Volume24
Issue8
Pages943-986
Publication date2025-09-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSelf and Identity (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1529-8868 • E-ISSN: 1529-8876
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/15298868.2025.2550615
OpenAlexW4413900080
LanguageEN
References cited251

We addressed the relation between sleep quality and aspects of the self. In particular, we conducted three studies using cross-sectional and longitudinal, as well as subjective and behavioral, methods to examine the link between sleep quality and four self-aspects: self-esteem, self-compassion, self-control, self-continuity. Past month sleep quality positively related to trait levels of all four self-aspects (Studies 1–2). Daily reports of sleep quality were positively associated with state levels of all four self-aspects across 14 days (Study 2) and 7 days (Study 3). Cross-lagged paths revealed that subjective sleep quality predicted the four self-aspects but not vice-versa (Studies 2–3). A behavioral index of sleep quality (i.e., sleep efficiency) did not predict any self-aspect, but self-compassion and self-continuity predicted sleep efficiency (Study 3). The findings clarify the association between sleep quality and the self, providing explanations for the psychological benefits of a good night’s sleep

Insomnia · Psychiatry · Quality (philosophy · Sleep (system call · Sleep quality · Computer Science · Psychological and Temporal Perspectives Research · Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction · Psychology · Sleep and related disorders · Social Psychology

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