Wearable tech reveals: Social constructs and physical activity shape global sleep patterns SleepFactors SocietalInfluence ExerciseAndSleep SleepHealth WellBeing Productivity Wearables Tech SciReports
By Tarun Sai LomteJun 19 2023Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc. A recent study published in Scientific Reports analyzes sleep data from wearable devices to assess sleep patterns.
Previous research suggests that different methodologies can result in discrepancies in determining actual levels of sleep, as commercial accelerometers, self-reports, polysomnography, and actigraphy can over- or underestimate sleep. However, commercial devices recording individual activity have advanced in recent years to become more precise.
Study findings In the present study, researchers examined individuals' physical activity and sleep data using wearable devices of the same brand. Data were obtained from 30,082 users across 19 major cities across 11 countries between 2014 and 2019. The largest and smallest cities had 8,924 and 495 wearable users, respectively.
Bed and wake times were more likely delayed in females than males for all age groups younger than 70. Furthermore, females between 30 and 40 years of age had notably shorter sleep times than males. Correlations with these sleep metrics confirmed the significant impact of certain social factors on sleep. The city of residence in individual-level assessments marginally explained the two sleep dimensions, thus suggesting that the location and cultural environment determine the effects on sleep.
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