Honors College Theses

Publication Date

3-25-2021

Major

Exercise Science (B.S.)

Document Type and Release Option

Thesis (open access)

Faculty Mentor

Dr. Daniel Czech

Abstract

Generation Z is getting less sleep than ever and in conjunction, the quality of Generation Z’s sleep is decreasing. Inadequate sleep can increase the risk of depression, cardiovascular diseases, obesity, and cognitive decline. Optimism is a subjective measure of worldview. In the field of positive psychology, optimism is believed to improve overall psychological and physical health. The main purpose of the present study is to examine the relationship between sleep duration and reported levels of optimism in Generation Z students, aged 17 to 24. The hypothesis for this study is that optimism and duration of sleep will have a significantly positive relationship. Participants in this study are Generation Z, college students, located in the South Eastern United States. The sample consisted of students enrolled in a required physical activity class. A Pearson’s correlation determined that there was a positive relationship between sleep and optimism. Research implications and future research trends on sleep and optimism are discussed.

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