Understanding and implementation of nighttime sleep among FIKK UNM students in the sedentary lifestyle era

Faculty of Sports and Health Sciences, Universitas Negeri Makassar, 90222 Rappocini, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan, Indonesia.

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Abstract

This study aims to examine whether FIKK students, whose social identity is tied to sports education, understand and practice one essential aspect of a healthy lifestyle: nighttime sleep. The research employed a quantitative descriptive design. A total of 110 FIKK UNM students aged 17 to 25 years were recruited through accidental sampling. Data were collected using a short questionnaire assessing students’ nighttime sleep conditions. Regarding the understanding of the importance of nighttime sleep, results indicated that 49 male respondents demonstrated adequate understanding, while 17 did not. Among female respondents, 24 showed adequate understanding and 20 did not. In terms of sleep practices, 42 male respondents reported meeting both sleep duration and quality, 7 reported sufficient duration but poor quality, 14 reported insufficient duration but adequate quality, and 3 reported inadequate duration and quality. Among female respondents, 26 reported meeting both duration and quality, 9 reported sufficient duration but poor quality, 10 reported insufficient duration but adequate quality, and 1 reported inadequate duration and quality. This study provides novel insights into the gap between knowledge and practice of healthy sleep among students in a sports and health education context. The findings underscore the importance of targeted campus-based interventions to improve students’ sleep health, with practical implications for academic performance, mental well-being, and physical recovery.