Investigating the Relationship Between Adolescent Sleep Duration and Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Secondary Data Analysis
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Biology, Secondary Analysis, Sleep Duration, Generalized Anxiety DisorderAbstract
Sleep deprivation in adolescence is increasingly linked to mental health disorders such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). This study examines the correlation between average sleep duration and GAD prevalence in adolescents aged 13–18, utilizing ten years of secondary data. A Pearson correlation analysis revealed a strong inverse relationship (r = –0.97), indicating that reduced sleep duration significantly associates with higher GAD prevalence. A t-test (t = –11.29, df = 8, p < 0.0001) confirmed statistical significance. These findings support the use of sleep metrics as a non-invasive tool for early anxiety detection.
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