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Exercising, sleep-EEG patterns, and psychological functioning are related among adolescents

Brand, Serge, Gerber, Markus, Beck, Johannes, Hatzinger, Martin, Pühse, Uwe, Holsboer-Trachsler, Edith·2010·The World Journal of Biological Psychiatry

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Lay and scientific opinion alike hold that physical activity is efficient as both remedy and preventative measure for poor sleep. There is evidence that strenuous exercising of adolescent elite athletes leads to favourable sleep patterns. However, research on this in non-elite athletes is limited. The aim of the present study was to compare sleep-EEG patterns of higher leisure time exercisers and controls. METHODS: A total 38 adolescents (M = 18.59) took part in the study; 17 were high, and 21 were low exercisers. Mean weekly exercise duration was 8.5 h for high and 2 h for low exercisers. Sleep-EEG recordings were performed following a day without exercise. Participants also completed questionnaires regarding their psychological functioning. RESULTS: Compared to low exercisers, high exercisers had more slow wave sleep, and less light and REM sleep, higher scores for positive coping and curiosity, and lower scores for depressive symptoms and somatosensory amplification. Multiple regression analyses showed that weekly exercise duration predicted shortened SOL, low number of awakenings, and increased slow wave sleep. CONCLUSION: Regular, though not necessarily vigorous, exercise is related to improvement in objective sleep patterns and better psychological functioning. Regular physical activity should be promoted and access to sports facilities should be facilitated.

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Authors
Brand, S., Gerber, M., Beck, J., Hatzinger, M., Pühse, U., & Holsboer-Trachsler, E.
Affiliations
University of Basel (CH)
Corresponding author
Brand, Serge
Venue
The World Journal of Biological Psychiatry
Published
2010-01
Volume
11
Issue
2
Pages
129-140
ISSN
  • 1562-2975 (ISSN-L)
  • 1814-1412
OpenAlex
W2068384435
Cited by
120
References
90
Citations by year
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FWCI
10.82
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • The World Journal of Biological Psychiatry (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Sleep and related disorders
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Physical Activity and Health
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Sleep and Wakefulness Research
Keywords
physical activity, sleep patterns, sleep EEG, adolescents, slow-wave sleep, REM sleep, light sleep, exercise duration, psychological functioning, depressive symptoms, somatosensory amplification, positive coping, curiosity
MeSH terms
Suicide Prevention, Adolescent, Affect, Age Factors, Bipolar Disorder, Exploratory Behavior, Female, Humans, Individuation, Life Change Events, Love, Male, Personality Development, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales, Psychometrics, Risk-Taking, Sex Factors, Young Adult

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