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    Sleep and circadian rhythm function and trait impulsivity: An actigraphy study


    McGowan, Niall M. and Coogan, Andrew (2018) Sleep and circadian rhythm function and trait impulsivity: An actigraphy study. Psychiatry Research, 268. pp. 251-256. ISSN 0165-1781

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    Abstract

    We report the relationship between daily rest-activity patterns and trait impulsivity in healthy young adults. The Barratt Impulsiveness Scale was used to identify high and low impulsive individuals among a group of 51 volunteers. Participants’ sleep behaviour and circadian rhythm function was assessed using week-long actigraphy. High impulsive individuals displayed phase-delayed patterns of sleep, a decreased total sleep time and sleep efficiency, and disrupted circadian function. Such outcomes were also associated with greater self-reported attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms. The results highlight that sleep and circadian rhythm disturbances may be associated with impulsive traits replicating relationships described in psychiatric illnesses in which impulsivity is a core feature.

    Item Type: Article
    Keywords: Impulsivity; Actigraphy; Sleep; Circadian rhythm; ADHD; Delayed sleep phase;
    Academic Unit: Faculty of Science and Engineering > Psychology
    Item ID: 13068
    Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2018.07.030
    Depositing User: Dr. Andrew Coogan
    Date Deposited: 18 Jun 2020 15:19
    Journal or Publication Title: Psychiatry Research
    Publisher: Elsevier
    Refereed: Yes
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    Use Licence: This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here

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