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2017

Depression

Aileen M. Pidgeon

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Delineating The Relationship Between Insomnia, Dysfunctional Sleep Beliefs, Perceived Stress, Anxiety , And Depression, Hannah P. Lethbridge, Aileen M. Pidgeon Jun 2017

Delineating The Relationship Between Insomnia, Dysfunctional Sleep Beliefs, Perceived Stress, Anxiety , And Depression, Hannah P. Lethbridge, Aileen M. Pidgeon

Aileen M. Pidgeon

Insomnia is a sleep disorder highly prevalent among university students which can increase the risk for developing anxiety and depression. Vulnerability to dysfunctional sleep beliefs, and cognitive arousal (perceived stress) have been shown to be predisposing factors for insomnia. Although insomnia in university students is associated with deleterious effects, limited research has focused on this at-risk population. The aim of the current study was to further delineate the relationships between insomnia, perceived stress, dysfunctional sleep beliefs, anxiety and depression among a sample of 195 Australian university students (33 males; 162 females; Mage = 22.37, SD = 7.02). Mediation and regression …