Nonrestorative sleep is associated with somatic and depressive symptoms in Japanese junior high school students.

ABSTRACT:

Study objectives

Nonrestorative sleep (NRS) has been identified as a potential risk factor for physical and mental well-being in adults, but limited research exists for children and adolescents. This study aimed to clarify the factors associated with NRS in Japanese junior high school students.

Methods

The participants were 529 Japanese junior high school students in grades 7 through 9. Participants were asked to respond to Google Forms, and responses were obtained from 392 students. Sleep habits, history of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), physical symptoms, social isolation, and the presence of the symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS) were identified. NRS, insomnia symptoms, and depressive symptoms were evaluated using the Restorative Sleep Questionnaire (RSQ), Athens I

SUBMITTER: Nakayama Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12607099 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature