Changes in insomnia symptoms among compulsory education students in China after the "Double Reduction" policy: a two-wave longitudinal study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

In July 2021, the "Double Reduction" policy was introduced in China, aiming to alleviate the burden of excessive homework and off-campus tutoring for students in the compulsory education stage. The purpose of this study is to explore the changes in students' insomnia symptoms and related factors after the policy implementation. Meanwhile, sex differences were further examined.

Methods

The baseline survey (T1) began in April 2021 (pre-policy), with a follow-up (T2) conducted in December 2021 (post-policy). A total of 28,398 students completed both T1 and T2 surveys and were included in this study. Insomnia symptoms were measured at both T1 and T2 using three questions from the Youth Self-Report Insomnia Scale. Demographics and anxiety and depressive symptoms were co

SUBMITTER: Zhang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11667910 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature