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Correlation Between Chronotypes and Depressive Symptoms Mediated by Sleep Quality Among Chinese College Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic
How Sleep Quality Links Morning-Evening Preferences and Depression in Chinese College Students During COVID-19
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Abstract
The prevalence of among Chinese college students during the COVID-19 pandemic was 54.95%.
- Sleep disturbances were reported by 48.18% of the surveyed college students.
- A negative correlation exists between and depressive symptoms, with absolute evening chronotypes associated with higher levels of depression.
- was identified as a full mediator in the relationship between chronotypes and depressive symptoms.
- Evening chronotype students with poorer sleep quality reported higher depressive symptoms.
- Improving sleep quality and adjusting bedtime may help reduce depressive symptoms in this population.
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Key numbers
54.95%
Prevalence of
Percentage of surveyed students reporting .
48.18%
Prevalence of Sleep Disturbances
Percentage of surveyed students experiencing sleep disturbances.
−0.5159
Effect on Depression
Coefficient indicating the effect of on .