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  1. Nov 2019
    1. Quality of sleep, as assessed by the Groninger Sleep Quality Questionnaire, did not show a significant relationship with academic performance. However, quantity of sleep was significantly related

      "Quality of sleep, as assessed by the Groniger Sleep Quality Questionnaire, did not show a significant relationship with academic performance. However, quantity of sleep was significantly related." (18). This information could be used to guide and narrow our study. More emphasis could be put on quantity (ie. number of hours of sleep per night) over the quality of sleep (ie. waking up in the middle of the night, frequency of waking up during sleep). We could apply the results that sleep quality is not a significant factor to GPA by focusing on the importance of rest and relaxation before (preparing for sleep) or after (pleasant and sufficient wake up time), which would technically count toward quantity of sleep.

    2. Partial sleep deprivation is linked with decreased cognitive functioning, while long-term sleep deprivation is associated with mood disorders

      "Partial sleep deprivation is linked with decreased cognitive functioning,while long-term sleep deprivation is associated with mood disorders" (17). How might having a mood disorder such as bipolar disorder affect the way one sees the world aesthetically? Certain things that one might perceive as aesthetically pleasing could be altered with a lack of sleep. A lack of sleep could elevate the magnitude of the mood disorder, making it worse and thus clouding creativity and recollection of experiences.

    3. College students mindful of the importance of healthy sleep patterns may be able to improve their GPAs.

      "College students mindful of the importance of healthy sleep patterns may be able to improve their GPAs." (16). This study leads us to believe that there is a measurable link between sleep deprivation and lower GPA. Sleep deprivation is not a direct influence on GPA but rather, the improper habits such as partying, alcohol or drug abuse, and late-night/all night studying play a role in how much sleep someone gets per night, and it is the sum of these factors that impact GPA. This study's aim is to find the relationship between GPA and sleep, and use the results to motivate college kids to prioritize sleep, as it would be scientifically proven that more sleep makes it more likely to achieve a higher GPA.

    4. such as a student’s sleeping environment and de-stressing techniques if the student has troubles falling asleep. It would help the aspiring student become aware of more specific ways they may be able to utilize their sleep habits in the hopes of improving their grades.

      "Such as a student's sleeping environment and de-stressing techniques if the student has troubles falling asleep" (18). I think we could expand on our topic by talking about ways to resolve this sleep deprivation issue in terms of how to reduce insomnia rather than how to maximize the hours of sleep a college student gets per night. Realistically, most nights that we get less sleep are caused by insomnia rather than just choosing to go to sleep late and waking up early.