RESEARCH PLAN
Initial Research Topic: Correlation of Sleep Hours and Academic Performance of
Senior High School Students
I. Basic Information
A. Researcher's Name: Lemuel Kent H. Guillem
B. Contact Number : 09075734727
C. School and Address: Caibiran National High School; Sitio Paraiso ,Brgy. Manlabang,
Caibiran, Biliran
D. Track and Strand: STEM
E. Grade & Section: Grade - 12 Argon
II. Background
Sleep is an essential aspect of overall well being and has a profound impact on
cognitive functions, including concentration, memory, and problem-solving skills
(Fonseca & Kasri, 2020). Students nowadays are totally engaged with gadgets like cell
phones and computers. They prefer to face their gadgets at night than to sleep early for
so many reasons; late night talks with their boyfriends or girlfriends, playing games,
reading Wattpad etc. Since they are classified as 21st Century Learners, they are more
“techy” that they didn’t realize that they’ve used it too much. That’s the main and the
most common reason why students stay up late at night. Also another thing, some of
them are busy doing their assignments and projects that sometimes reach very late at
night. But whatever the reason for having a lack of sleep at night is, it has a
corresponding consequence; to the health of the student and to their performance
especially in school. For adolescents, particularly senior high school students, adequate
sleep is crucial for optimal academic performance, especially during high-stress periods
like exam preparation. Research indicates that sleep quality significantly influences
cognitive functions such as attention, memory, and problem-solving skills, all vital for
academic success (Dewald-Kaufmann et al., 2014; Lo et al., 2016). The increasing
academic pressures faced by students can lead to altered sleep patterns, with many
sacrificing sleep to study longer or cope with anxiety. Insufficient sleep has been linked
to decreased concentration, impaired memory retention, and lower academic
performance (Becker et al., 2018).
Student performances in academics are much related to many factors such as
motivation, creativity, rewards, and sleep quality. Furthermore, many types of research
that have been done on sleep is mainly based on sleep duration (Zeek et al., 2015),
daytime sleepiness (Rodrigues et al., 2002), sleep habits (Johns et al., 1976), sleep
deprivation (Al Ghamdi, 2013) and many more in relation to academic performance.
There are only limited studies on sleep quality as a whole and academic performance
as sleep quality here includes daytime symptoms, restoration after sleep, problems
initiating and maintaining sleep, difficulty waking, and sleep satisfaction.
Despite the existing literature on sleep and academic performance, there is still a lack of
literature discussing the specific impact of academic workload before bedtime on the
sleep duration of senior high school students. This study aims to assess the correlation
between sleep quality and academic performance among this demographic, providing
insights that could inform interventions to promote better sleep hygiene and academic
success.
III. Objective and Methods
Here is a possible objective of the study:
The primary objective of this study is to investigate the correlation between sleep hours
and academic performance of senior high school students, with the aim of identifying
whether there is a significant relationship between the two variables. By examining the
correlation between sleep hours and academic performance, this study aims to provide
insights into the importance of sleep for academic success and inform strategies for
improving academic outcomes among senior high school students.
Methods:
- Research Design: Correlational quantitative design.
- Participants: A simple random sample of 100 senior high school students
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