This thesis research investigates the indirect relationship between role conflict and sleep quality. It is investigated whether anxiety complaints have a mediating effect, and whether burnout has a...Show moreThis thesis research investigates the indirect relationship between role conflict and sleep quality. It is investigated whether anxiety complaints have a mediating effect, and whether burnout has a moderating effect. An association has been found in the literature for the relationship between role conflict and anxiety symptoms, as well as for anxiety symptoms and reduced sleep quality. In addition, it turned out that burnout has an effect on these three variables. Four online questionnaires were used for this study, which were completed over a period of three weeks. The results of this study showed no significant indirect effect, also burnout was not a significant moderator. However, a non-significant association was found between decreased sleep quality and role conflict. It is recommended that more research be done on this in the futureShow less
Research master thesis | Developmental Psychopathology in Education and Child Studies (research) (MSc)
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2016-11-22T00:00:00Z
Sleeping difficulties have a negative influence on cognitive functioning and behavioral problems, in both children and adults (Alhola & Polo-Kantola, 2007; Astill et al., 2012). Studies have...Show moreSleeping difficulties have a negative influence on cognitive functioning and behavioral problems, in both children and adults (Alhola & Polo-Kantola, 2007; Astill et al., 2012). Studies have revealed that temperament might be a predictor of sleep disturbances in children. The aim of the current study was to examine the association between different temperament traits and sleep disturbances, sleep onset latency, sleep duration and subjective sleep quality in children. Participants were 113 children, aged 9 – 11 years (M = 10.47 years; SD = .72). Parents kept track of a sleep diary and both parents and children completed several questionnaires, regarding sleep and temperament. Significant associations were found between the different sleep disturbances and effortful control, high intensity pleasure/surgency, frustration, affiliation, and fear. Sleep duration was related to affiliation and fear. Subjective sleep quality was associated with affiliation and shyness. The current study provides evidence for the association between and sleep and temperament.Show less
