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COVID-Induced Homeschooling—More Sleep for Teens

written by / February 7, 2022
COVID-Induced Homeschooling—More Sleep for Teens

Undeniably, the mental and physical price that we’ve all been paying during the pandemic will leave lasting consequences on our overall well-being. However, a massive online survey has pointed at an unexpected positive side of pandemic-caused homeschooling as well. s 

The respondents were 3,600 Swiss teenagers, whose statements have led researchers to the conclusion that online classes gave high-schoolers an additional 75 minutes of sleep each day. 

More precisely, with no need to commute to school, students got up 90 minutes later during lockdowns than they had before the pandemic. Although the teenagers went to bed about 15 minutes later, with the longer sleep time, they achieved a substantial sleep gain

This comes out to an additional 6 hours and 15 minutes more weekly, resulting in significant benefits to their health. For instance, the respondents reported feeling well-rested and invigorated.

In the eyes of sleep experts, these results are another proof that school should start later for this age group. Namely, during puberty, the circadian rhythm changes and makes adolescents fall asleep later. 

The so-called sleep phase delay is a natural phenomenon that shifts sleeping time by about two hours. Yet, school classes start at the same time. This results in irritability, tiredness, lack of concentration, all due to sleep deprivation. 

What’s more, this is far from being the only study showing these resultsa large body of evidence seems to suggest the same. 

However, whether this change in schools is implemented or not, it’s important to educate teenagers and adolescents on the benefits of proper sleep hygiene and maintaining a healthy sleep environment

Marija Kovachevska is a content writer at LoudCloudHealth.com, Biochemist and Activist. After obtaining her BSc in Biochemistry and Physiology she changed her microscope for content research tools and continued researching in the fields of Medicine, Biology, and Communication. Her insatiable curiosity flare drove her to become a “content scientist writer” as she likes to say. Reality fascinates her and facts and statistics are a must-have feature in her articles. Fluent in English and French, she is a volunteer and communication associate for several non-profit organizations. French culture and handcrafting are her passion, but in her free time, she indulges in long walks and traveling, or as she likes to say “experiencing the inexperienced.”


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