New Study Finds Sleeping Eight Hours Severely Limits Students’ Productive Time

Last week,  a Texas A&M Health Science Center study found that “the biological need for sleep” frequently prevents students from meeting academic commitments. This report represents a paradigm shift in the analysis of sleep and departs from the previous assumption that sleep is needed to be productive.

“Our researchers found that over 70% of test subjects routinely chose to remain motionless in bed for periods ranging from three to nine hours. This sleep cycle was documented to severely hamper the ability of students to complete class assignments in a timely manner,” lead researcher Dr. Walter Morris said. “We believe this anomaly explains why so many Aggies can’t complete the academic and extracurricular tasks assigned to them. We also found that eating, socializing, and going outside may serve as additional barriers to students’ productivity.”

While researchers are puzzled why students would choose to lay still with their eyes closed for several hours every day, the study is being praised for its contributions to student well-being. Dr. Morris and his team will be recognized at the university’s annual Mental Health Awareness Month Dinner later this week.

 

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