Chronotype, class times, and academic achievement of university students

Mar 9, 2017Chronobiology international

How students' natural sleep patterns and class schedules relate to their academic success

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Abstract

Morning chronotypes achieve better grades than evening chronotypes, although the association is weak (r = 0.02).

  • Morning chronotypes may have an academic advantage over evening chronotypes.
  • This advantage persists regardless of the timing of classes and exams.
  • Evening chronotypes tend to experience more sleep deprivation due to early school schedules.
  • Sleep deprivation may impair academic performance for evening chronotypes throughout the day.

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