High compassion predicts fewer sleep difficulties: A general population study with an 11-year follow-up.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study investigated the cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between self-reported compassion and sleep quality.

Methods

The data came from the population-based Young Finns Study with an 11-year follow-up on compassion and sleep (n = 1064). We used regression models, multilevel models, and cross-lagged panel models to analyze the data.

Results

The results showed that high compassion was cross-sectionally associated with lesser sleep deficiency and fewer sleep difficulties. High compassion also predicted fewer sleep difficulties over an 11-year follow-up (adjusted for age, gender, socioeconomic position in childhood and adulthood, body mass index, health behaviors, and working conditions). This association disappeared when controlling for depr

SUBMITTER: Tolonen I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10570475 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature