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Exploring the Relationship Between Sleep and Self-Regulation in Kindergarteners

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  • Self-regulation is the ability to regulate cognitions, emotions and behaviors and is important for success in school and adaptation in children. The amount and quality of sleep a child receives can influence their development and self-regulation. This study examines the relationship between children’s self-regulation in the fall of their kindergarten year and sleep variables. Specifically, this study aims to see if the amount of sleep a child gets each night, the number of times a child wakes up at night, or the amount of time it takes for a child to fall asleep each night predicts self-regulation at the beginning of kindergarten. A total of 246 participants were included as a part of a larger study conducted at Oregon State University. Three self-regulation measures were used to measure self-regulation skills in children: Head-Toes-Knees-Shoulders-Revised (HTKS-R), Dimensional Card Change Sort (DCCS), and Day/Night Stroop Test. Results from the study indicated the amount of time a child took to fall asleep predicted self-regulation skills when measured by the Day/Night Stroop Test. Lower Day/Night Stroop Test scores were associated with increased length of time it takes for a child to fall asleep at night. Additionally, a trend-level significance showed an association between children who take longer to fall asleep at night and lower scores on the HTKS-R. Findings from this study can be used to educate parents, teachers, and practitioners on the importance of sleep on children’s self-regulation and development, hopefully helping to prioritizing children’s health and well-being more in the future.
  • Keywords: self-regulation, executive function, cognition, sleep, sleep quality
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