CHAPTER 1 THE PROBLEM AND BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY This Chapter, entitled “The Problem and Background of the Study”, aims to provide insight on the content to be expected from the research to be conducted Introduction
Sleep is a biological state that is a natural part of every person!s life "n fact, according to the #ational Sleep foundation, $e spend about one%third of our lives asleep #onetheless, most people only generally kno$ scarce details about the significance of this essential activity Sleep is not &ust something to fill time $hen an individual is inactive' sleep is a necessity, not an option (ven though the exa ct functions of sleep remain enigmatic, sleep is important for normal motor and cognitive function )ll humans recogni*e and sense $hen sleep is needed )fter sleeping, $e recogni*e positive effects' $e feel rested and more alert +Coren, S --./ 0espite the given facts, sleep deprivation is very prevalent in modern society 1any &obs and tasks in particular re2uire very long $orking hours' these $orking hours can extend $ell beyond the usual bedtime of most people' this results in sleep deprivation Sleep deprivation deprivation takes place $hen sleep is insuffici insufficient ent to facilitate facilitate the satisfact satisfactory ory alertness, alertness, performance, and health that society re2uires, either because of the reduction total sleep time +decreased 2uantity/ or fragmentation of sleep by a$akenings in the middle of the sleep cycle +decreased 2uality/ 3hen an individual is sleep deprived, emotional and
mental changes can be evident depending on the person +4athy 5adek and 6ina 6raci Combatting Sleep 0isorders/ 7ne example of a group that often experiences sleep deprivation is the student demographic 8ome$ork, pro&ects and presentations are all activities that re2uire sufficient time to prepare in order to be successful, and $ith these activities simultaneously being assigned to students, many of said students opt to sacrifice sleep for preparation time +Cynthia and 9ustin 1uchnick Straight-A Study Skills/ )cademic performance is the most important aspect of going to school The purpose of school is to facilitate learning and provide training so that students can survive a $orking environment' that being said, it can also be considered as a &ob +Cynthia and 9ustin 1uchnick Straight-A Study Skills/ "n the Philippines, academic performance in the school is emphasi*ed' students can come from different backgrounds, but their goal of education is one and the same +)urelio and 5osita (leva*o Philiosophy of Philippine Education/ 3hile being sleep deprived due to academics may seem diligent and noble, there are many distractions that cause sleep deprivation among students such as on%line games, books and leisurely activities $ith friends 3ith these statements, the researchers $ould like to help students fix their sleep schedule by providing them $ith the results of this research That!s $hy the researchers aim to kno$ the number of sleep deprived students,
their reasons for said sleep deprivation, and its subse2uent effects on their academic performance Stat!nt o" t# Pro$%!
3ith the information given, the researchers have formulated the follo$ing in2uiries that $ill guide the research: 1) 3hat is the profile of the respondent in terms of%
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;ear level and section
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2) 3hat are the causes of sleep deprivation in terms of%
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0ifferent priorities of students #umber of $orkloads from school
3) 3hat are the effects of sleep deprivation in terms of%
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)cademic performances of students
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"nterest in studies
Conc&tua% Fra!'or(
Sleep 0eprivation Causes
(ffects
Beverages that prevent sleepiness
(xcessive daytime sleepiness
"nternet surfing
"nsomnia
Sociali*ing
Personality changes +eg irritability/
School$ork
1emory and concentration difficulties
(xtra curricular activities
(nergy levels depleting Source: Kathy Radek and Gina Graci. Comatting Sleep !isorders
Si)ni"icanc o" t# *tud+
"n line $ith the essentialness of sleep in all of humanity, many groups $ill benefit from this research The follo$ing groups are the ones most likely to maximi*e the outcome of this research: •
Parents
This research $ill provide parents the kno$ledge on the effects of sleep deprivation on their children, $hether it is academic or social, and accordingly, $ill assist them in their
interactions $ith their children so that they might provide proper support and understanding
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Professionals
Professional often encounter the same, if not, a heavier $orkload $hen compared to students This research can give them an estimate of the effectivity of their sleeping habits compared to students $ho experience roughly the same problems
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Students
The information $ill be useful to give students insight on their limits and ho$ they can properly cope $ith it to maximi*e their capabilities "t can also assist students $ho $ish to change to a healthier sleep schedule •
Teachers
"n a similar vein $ith the parents, teachers can gain understanding from this research $hich can be crucial in forming a conducive learning environment $here students can thrive and maximi*e their potential
Sco& and d%i!itation*
This investigation is conducted to determine the effects of sleep in the academic performance in Siena College of Taytay only any unrelated topics to academics $ill not be studied by our paper This study aims to kno$ the different causes and effects of parental pressure and give solution to the students to lessen their stress at school The study does not cover other schools than Siena College of Taytay
D"inition o" tr!*
Circadian rhythm = )ny biological process that follo$s a >?%hour format (fficiency = The amount of tasks or $ork done in a period of time $ithout compromising 2uality Sleep = ) biological process in $hich an individual lays inactive to recuperate from day to day activities Sleep 0eprivation = ) state $herein sleep is not ade2uate to support daily activities Sleep Schedule = The repetitive sleeping habit of a person in a Circadian rhythm
