Correlation between Sleep Quality and Metacognition among Young Adults: A Gender Perspective

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19625145

Divyanshu Singh and Neerja Pandey (Amity Institute of Behavioral and Allied Science, (AIBAS), Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus, Uttar Pradesh)

Sleep is an essential biological process that influences cognitive functioning and psychological well-being, especially during young adulthood (Tubbs et al., 2019). The present study examined the relationship between sleep quality and metacognition among young adults, with a particular focus on gender differences. The main objective was to explore whether variation in sleep quality is associated with differences in metacognitive belief and thinking patterns. The study followed a quantitative, non-experimental correlational research design. A total sample of 202 young adults (101 males & 101 females) aged 18-32 years participated in the research through purposive quota sampling, Sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), while metacognitive beliefs were measured using the Metacognitions Questionnaire-30 (MCQ-30) (Buysse et al., 1989; Wells & Cartwright-Hatton, 2004). Data were collected through self-administered online questionnaire and analyzed using statistical techniques to determine the relationship between variables. The results showed that the average PSQI score indicated generally poor sleep quality among participants. A significant positive correlation was found between sleep quality and metacognitive beliefs, suggesting that higher level of maladaptive metacognition is associated with poorer sleep. When gender differences were examined, the relationship was significant among males but not significant among females. In conclusion, the findings suggest that metacognitive beliefs are related to sleep quality in young adults, particularly among males. These results highlight the potential importance of addressing maladaptive metacognitive patterns when developing strategies to improve sleep health in young adult populations.