From the Research
Sleep Schedule Comparison
- The provided studies do not directly compare the benefits of a 10 pm to 6 am sleep schedule to an 11 pm to 7 am schedule 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
- However, research suggests that consistent sleep schedules and sleep regularity are important for overall health and well-being 4, 5.
- A study on split sleep schedules found that a consolidated nighttime sleep schedule resulted in better sleep quality and less subjective sleepiness compared to a split sleep schedule or a daytime sleep schedule 3.
- Another study highlighted the importance of sleep hygiene practices, including maintaining a consistent sleep/wake schedule, to improve sleep quality and duration 2.
- The National Sleep Foundation sleep timing and variability panel consensus statement emphasizes the importance of daily regularity in sleep timing for health and performance 5.
Key Findings
- Consistent sleep schedules and sleep regularity are associated with better sleep quality, duration, and mental health 4, 5.
- Sleep hygiene practices, such as maintaining a consistent sleep/wake schedule, can improve sleep quality and duration 2.
- A consolidated nighttime sleep schedule may be more beneficial than a split sleep schedule or a daytime sleep schedule in terms of sleep quality and subjective sleepiness 3.