Students are more likely to experience sleep paralysis than the general population. In their lives, they deal with various factors known to trigger this phenomenon, including stress, sleep deprivation, irregular sleep schedules, and alcohol consumption.
Researchers Fidhiani, Armyanti, and Hermawati from Indonesia confirmed this in a study involving 78 first-year medical students. The participants completed two questionnaires: one to assess their stress levels and another to measure sleep paralysis. Almost all students (96%) reported experiencing stress, with over half (54%) experiencing very high levels. Regarding sleep paralysis, 80% were familiar with the condition, and one in three experienced it at least once a month.
The researchers concluded that stress directly influences sleep paralysis and advised students (who are still considered late adolescents) to adapt to university life quickly, manage their anxiety, and avoid overexertion.
Have you experienced sleep paralysis during stressful periods in your life?
The article was published in October 2024 in COMSERVA: Jurnal Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat.
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