Results show that sleep quality rather than sleep

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Stated in the recommendations and future work and cells future research and abstract sections of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2016 and 2026, spanning 4 journals. Those papers have been cited 95 times in total.

Supporting evidence — 4 representative gaps

• Sleep Quality in the Emotional Symptoms and Well-Being of University Students (2026) · Chronobiology in Medicine · doi

  Universities may consider implementing periodic screening strategies that integrate sleep quality measures (e.g., PSQI) along- side brief indicators of anxiety, stress, and depression, framed as a descriptive and preventive approach rather than a diagnostic path- way [41,43]. These efforts can be complemented by the dissemi- nation of evidence-informed information about sleep regulation and common sleep difficulties, as well as the incorporation of clear referral pathways within university settings [23,44]. In line with current guidelines and research evidence, institu- tions may prioritize non-pharmacological approaches to sleep problems, particularly CBT-I, while avoiding the prescriptive ap- plication of clinical interventions in non-clinical academic con- texts [21,23,44]. In this regard, digital and app-based tools with personalized feedback may serve as scalable options for health promotion and self-management support, with demonstrated ef- fectiveness in improving sleep outcomes and reducing insomnia severity among university students [22]. Johanna Cristina Bocanegra Sandoval, et al104 / CIM Finally, prevention and intervention strategies should adopt a context-sensitive perspective, taking into account sex differences, patterns of stress and daytime functioning, and fluctuations asso- ciated with academic demands [15,16,45]. Although causal rela- tionships cannot be inferred, integrating sleep-related indicators into broader awareness and referral frameworks for psychologi- cal distress and suicidal ideation may support early identification and prevention efforts in university populations [12,13,45,46].

  generalstated in recommendationsevidence 5/5
  Keywords: sleep university strategies indicators stress efforts evidence referral clinical academic support prevention universities consider implementing
• The historical and contemporary aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in recent 30 years: a bibliometric study (2026) · Frontiers in Psychiatry · doi

  sleep hygiene insomnia treatment dysfunctional beliefs comorbid insomnia effective treatment chronic pain effect size general population sleep onset latency primary care treating insomnia confidence interval major depression cognitive therapy intervention group sleep restriction risk factor anxiety disorder primary insomnia poor sleep 10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1878379

  generalstated in future workevidence 5/5
  Keywords: sleep insomnia treatment primary hygiene dysfunctional beliefs comorbid effective chronic pain effect size general population
• Socioeconomic and lifestyle factors predict the association between sleep health and depression (2026) · medRxiv · doi

  Future studies can examine the causal relationships between socioeconomic and lifestyle factors and sleep-related depression - Future studies can develop interventions targeting the identified predictors - Future studies can examine the generalizability of the findings to other populations

  generalstated in cells future researchevidence 5/5
  Keywords: future studies examine causal relationships between socioeconomic lifestyle
• Multilevel analysis exploring the links between stress, depression, and sleep problems among two-year college students (2016) · Journal of American College Health · cited 95× · doi

  CONCLUSIONS: Results show that sleep quality rather than sleep quantity may be the greater health concern for young adults, suggesting that intervention programs targeting depression, stress management, and healthy sleep patterns are warranted.

  generalstated in abstractevidence 4/5
  Keywords: sleep conclusions show quality rather quantity greater health concern young adults suggesting intervention programs targeting

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