The study published in the Journal of Business and Psychology found that worry about money and job security can make it harder to relax before sleep and lower sleep quality. Researchers followed full-time Army and Air National Guard service members for nine months as part of a Department of Defense funded project.
Participants reported financial stress at the start, bedtime stress behaviours four months later, and sleep health five months after that. Scientists used both self-reported sleep measures and wrist-worn actigraph devices. The team found that economic stress predicted more tense thoughts at bedtime and then more insomnia symptoms and daytime problems. The authors say employers can offer pay, benefits, financial planning, and schedule flexibility, while individuals can try consistent sleep schedules and less screen time before bed.
Difficult words
- stress — A feeling of worry or pressure.
- financial — Related to money and managing it.
- support — Help or assistance given to someone.
- situation — A set of conditions or state of affairs.
- fatigue — A state of extreme tiredness.
- quality — The standard or level of something.
- habits — Regular practices or routines.
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Discussion questions
- How do financial worries affect your daily life?
- What healthy habits do you think improve sleep?
- In what ways can workplaces better support their employees?
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