Wright, Aimee T. (2023) Alarm Snoozing, Sleep Quality and Psychological Wellbeing. Honours thesis, University of Southern Queensland. (Unpublished)
Abstract
Good quality sleep is a critical biological process essential for psychological health. Psychological wellbeing and sleep quality are known to have a complex bi-directional relationship. Though relatively unexplored, alarm snoozing is a common method of waking and is associated with reduced sleep quality. The relationship between alarm snoozing and psychological wellbeing was unknown, and the current study aimed to address this knowledge gap. A quantitative cross-sectional online survey determined the rate of alarm snoozing in an Australian population and identified group differences between snoozers and non-snoozers on measures of psychological wellbeing. Results indicate increased snoozing is associated with poorer global mental health, and increased symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress. Alarm snoozers were also found to be significantly lower in the personality trait of emotional stability. Alarm snoozing did not predict global mental health outcomes, however alarm snoozing in individuals with poorer global mental and physical health and with reduced emotional stability predicted poorer sleep quality. Alarm snoozers reported poorer sleep quality, prolonged sleep inertia, reduced conscientiousness and were lower in age. Gender differences within and between alarm snoozers and non-snoozers were not found. The current study is the first to determine the relationships between alarm snoozing and psychological wellbeing. Our results point to sleep hygiene interventions in alarm snoozers to reduce alarm snoozing and/or improve sleep quality.
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| Item Type: | Thesis (Non-Research) (Honours) |
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| Item Status: | Live Archive |
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| Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | Current – Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences - School of Psychology and Wellbeing (1 Jan 2022 -) |
| Supervisors: | Daniel S. Joyce |
| Qualification: | Bachelor of Science (Honours) |
| Date Deposited: | 07 Aug 2025 01:50 |
| Last Modified: | 07 Aug 2025 01:50 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | alarm snoozing, anxiety, circadian chronotype, depression, personality, psychological wellbeing, sleep, sleep inertia, sleep quality, stress. |
| Fields of Research (2008): | 17 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences > 1799 Other Psychology and Cognitive Sciences > 179999 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences not elsewhere classified |
| Fields of Research (2020): | 52 PSYCHOLOGY > 5299 Other psychology > 529999 Other psychology not elsewhere classified |
| URI: | https://sear.unisq.edu.au/id/eprint/52898 |
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