Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2025
Advisor
Jeannette Manger
Abstract
Background: Previous literature explores factors such as urban environments, screen use and stress negatively impact sleep quality in American adults. However, there is a lack of demographic focus on non-white, low-income populations specifically related to sleep. There is a growing need for targeted interventions to address increasingly prevalent disparities.
Objective: Our study aims to look deeper into race, age, and socioeconomic status and other demographic factors that may affect sleep health.
Results: Our analysis revealed a strong positive correlation between insufficient sleep and selfreported poor or fair health (r = .728) and a moderate positive correlation with unemployment (r = .549). Insufficient sleep rates were also found to have increased significantly from 35.76% in 2016 to 37.35% in 2023. Age-specific analyses showed no correlations in groups under 18 and over 65. Racial disparities were evident, Hispanic and Asian populations exhibiting negative correlations with insufficient sleep. However, Black and White populations showed very weak or no associations. These findings highlight complex interactions between sleep, socioeconomic status, and demographic factors.
Repository Citation
Mittal, N., & Shenouda, M. (2025). Awake and Affected: Cultural and Socioeconomic Impacts on Sleep Insufficiency in Modern-Day Ohio. Wright State University. Dayton, Ohio.
