Sleep Disorders and Their Impact on Older Adult Spousal Relationships
Author Information
Author(s): Geisser Sophia, Fromenthal Ashley, Carranza Erick, Hilgeman Michelle, Snow A Lynn
Primary Institution: University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Hypothesis
There is a relationship between sleep disorders and spousal relationship quality in older adults.
Conclusion
Sleep disorders significantly predict life satisfaction and perceived problems in spousal relationships among older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Approximately half of older adults suffer from a sleep disorder.
- Daytime consequences of sleep disorders can impact interpersonal relationships.
- The need for research on sleep disorders is urgent due to the growing older adult population.
Takeaway
If older adults have trouble sleeping, it can make them feel less happy and cause problems with their partners.
Methodology
Data from the Health and Retirement Study was analyzed using simple linear regression.
Limitations
Limited research on the associations between sleep disorders and spousal relationship quality.
Participant Demographics
Older adults.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Confidence Interval
[.06,.13]
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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