Impact of Insomnia on Optimism: A Predictor Factor among Young Adults in Indian Context

Abstract

E research supports the findings that nocturnal sleep is one of the most important aspects of our life for maintaining a sound physical and mental health.1 Various research studies indicate that sleeping less than 7-hours as well as sleeping more than 8-hours is closely linked to an increased susceptibility to a broad range of physical and psychological health problems, such as ranging from poor vigilance and memory to reduced mental and physical reaction times, reduced motivation, depression, insomnia, metabolic abnormalities, obesity, immune impairment, and even a greater risk of coronary heart disease and even cancer.2 Longitudinal evidence suggests that insomnia is the most common co-morbid condition seen with mood, anxiety and predates the onset of low optimistic attitude within an individual.3