Start Date
24-4-2025 12:00 AM
Description
Chronotyping is categorizing individuals based on their sleep schedules. The two chronotypes are morning-types (M-type) and eveningtypes (E-types; Montralu et al., 2021). Heinrich et al. (2021) found that M-type individuals experienced better sleep quality than E-type individuals. Approximately 200 full time working individuals aged 20+ will be surveyed on their chronotype, sleep quality, and preferred exercise time. We hypothesize that M-type individuals will report better sleep quality than E-type individuals and will use an independent samples t-test to assess this. Additionally, we will categorize participants on matching or non-matching of chronotype and preferred exercise timing. The expectation is that the matching individuals will report better sleep quality than non-matching individuals. This can be important for anyone trying to optimize recovery from exercise, especially if there are significant differences in matching/non-matching of exercise timing and chronotype on sleep quality. The benefits are for physical and mental health.
Recommended Citation
Davis, Josie, "Early Birds or Night Owls: Who is Getting the Best Sleep?" (2025). 2025 Student Academic Showcase. 36.
https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/src_2025/Posters/Posters/36
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Early Birds or Night Owls: Who is Getting the Best Sleep?
Chronotyping is categorizing individuals based on their sleep schedules. The two chronotypes are morning-types (M-type) and eveningtypes (E-types; Montralu et al., 2021). Heinrich et al. (2021) found that M-type individuals experienced better sleep quality than E-type individuals. Approximately 200 full time working individuals aged 20+ will be surveyed on their chronotype, sleep quality, and preferred exercise time. We hypothesize that M-type individuals will report better sleep quality than E-type individuals and will use an independent samples t-test to assess this. Additionally, we will categorize participants on matching or non-matching of chronotype and preferred exercise timing. The expectation is that the matching individuals will report better sleep quality than non-matching individuals. This can be important for anyone trying to optimize recovery from exercise, especially if there are significant differences in matching/non-matching of exercise timing and chronotype on sleep quality. The benefits are for physical and mental health.