Nature and science of sleep

How Cortisol Changes the Links Between Social Jetlag and Behavior Problems Differently in Boys and Girls During Adolescence

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Abstract

Social-jetlag is linked to adverse mental health outcomes.

  • There is insufficient longitudinal evidence regarding social-jetlag in adolescents.
  • The neuroendocrine mechanism related to this association has not been fully characterized.
  • Cortisol may play a modifying role in the relationship between social-jetlag and mental health.
  • Sex differences could be relevant in understanding the impact of social-jetlag.

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