The Relationship Between Screen Time and Sleep Quality Among UNIMAS Undergraduate Nursing Students
| dc.contributor.author | Nurasiah Nurul Ain binti Suli | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-04-08T07:03:02Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025 | |
| dc.description | Excessive screen time is becoming increasingly common among university students and has been linked to poor sleep outcomes. Prolonged exposure to electronic devices, especially before bedtime, can negatively affect sleep patterns and overall sleep quality. University students, particularly those in health-related programs, are at increased risk of sleep disturbances due to academic pressure and digital dependency. This study aimed to determine the screen time and sleep duration and to examine the relationship between screen time and sleep quality among undergraduate nursing students at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS). A cross-sectional study was conducted among 163 undergraduate nursing students recruited through random sampling. A self-administered questionnaire was used, comprising three sections: sociodemographic data, screen time usage, and sleep quality. Data were analysed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 27. Descriptive statistics summarized screen time and sleep quality, while Spearman’s correlation and the Mann-Whitney U test were used to assess the relationship and group differences. The results showed that most students reported moderate to high screen time, with an average daily usage of 14.75 hours. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) indicated that a large proportion of respondents experienced poor sleep quality. Spearman’s correlation revealed no significant relationship between total screen time and PSQI global score (ρ = .041, p = .606). Similarly, the Mann-Whitney U test showed no significant difference in screen time between students with good and poor sleep quality (p = .604). In conclusion, although screen time and poor sleep quality were both prevalent among UNIMAS undergraduate nursing students, screen time was not significantly associated with sleep quality. Nonetheless, the high prevalence of both highlights the need for health education initiatives focusing on improving digital habits and sleep hygiene among university students. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://scholarhub.unimas.my/handle/123456789/317 | |
| dc.language.iso | English | |
| dc.publisher | UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SARAWAK | |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries | Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences | |
| dc.subject | Relationship, screen time, sleep duration, sleep quality, nursing students | |
| dc.title | The Relationship Between Screen Time and Sleep Quality Among UNIMAS Undergraduate Nursing Students | |
| dc.type | Final Year Project |