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
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
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| 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
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| Date Deposited: |
18 Jun 2020 15:19 |
| Journal or Publication Title: |
Psychiatry Research |
| Publisher: |
Elsevier |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| URI: |
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| Use Licence: |
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