PARENTHOOD AND SLEEP IN A POPULATION-BASED SAMPLE OF OLDER ADULTS
2024
Parenthood and Sleep in Older Adults
Sample size: 4201
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Duckett Jacquelyn, Sneed Rodlescia
Primary Institution: Wayne State University
Hypothesis
How is parenthood associated with sleep outcomes among adults aged over 50?
Conclusion
Positive interactions with children are linked to better sleep in older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- More positive interactions with children are associated with better sleep.
- Fewer negative interactions with children are linked to improved sleep.
Takeaway
If older adults have good relationships with their kids, they tend to sleep better.
Methodology
Secondary analysis of data from the Health and Retirement Study using multiple linear regression.
Participant Demographics
Community-dwelling U.S. adults aged over 50.
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