The Impact of Sleep Quality on Academic Performance and Burnout Among College Students

Year : 2025 | Volume : 02 | Issue : 02 | Page : 59 65
    By

    Sharanya Sharma,

  • Smriti Sethi,

  1. Student, Department of Psychology and Allied Sciences, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology and Allied Sciences, Amity Institute of Psychology and Allied Sciences, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

In today’s academic environment, college students face a multitude of challenges that disrupt their well-being—one of the most overlooked being sleep quality. While balancing coursework, social obligations, and personal goals, sleep often becomes a casualty of the student lifestyle. Many students often sacrifice sleep without fully realizing how it affects their mental sharpness and emotional well-being. This study delves into the complex connection between how well students sleep, how they perform academically, and the levels of burnout they experience during college life. A sample of 120 students (60 male and 60 female) aged 18–25 was measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Academic Performance Scale (APS), and Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI). Statistical methods including t-tests, Pearson correlation, and regression analysis were employed to interpret the data. Results revealed no significant gender differences in sleep quality, academic performance, or burnout. However, a significant negative correlation was found between sleep quality and academic performance among females, while a strong positive correlation was found between sleep quality and burnout across both genders. Regression analysis showed that sleep quality significantly predicted burnout for both males and females, and had a modest predictive value for academic performance, particularly among females. These findings suggest that inconsistent sleep not only deteriorates emotional and cognitive resilience but also escalates academic burnout, making it a critical factor in student mental health and performance. Addressing sleep issues may offer a proactive route toward enhancing academic success and reducing burnout among college students.

Keywords: Sleep quality, academic performance, burnout, college students, emotional exhaustion

[This article belongs to International Journal of Behavioral Sciences ]

How to cite this article:
Sharanya Sharma, Smriti Sethi. The Impact of Sleep Quality on Academic Performance and Burnout Among College Students. International Journal of Behavioral Sciences. 2025; 02(02):59-65.
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Volume 02
Issue 02
Received 19/05/2025
Accepted 13/08/2025
Published 05/11/2025
Publication Time 170 Days
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