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The effect of Sleep Deprivation on Cognitive Performance

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  • Insa Irshad Ansari

    (City College of Science and Commerce, University Campus, Multan, Pakistan)

  • Fatima Ijaaz

    (City College of Science and Commerce, University Campus, Multan, Pakistan)

  • Rimsha Aslam

    (City College of Science and Commerce, University Campus, Multan, Pakistan)

  • Arooj Fatima

    (Lecturer City College of Science and Commerce, University Campus, Multan, Pakistan)

  • Umar Hayat

    (Ph.D Scholar Department of Business and Admisntration, NCBA&E Sub Campus, Multan, Pakistan)

  • Muskan Sohail

    (City College of Science and Commerce, University Campus, Multan, Pakistan)

  • Muskan Sohail

    (City College of Science and Commerce, University Campus, Multan, Pakistan)

Abstract

A lack of sleep, or sleep deprivation (SD), is a widespread phenomenon that can induce adverse changes in cognitive performance. Sleep deprivation can have significant effects on memory and cognitive function, which is a major concern for students. Correlational research design was used to conduct this quantitative research. Survey was administered with closed ended questionnaires as method of data collection. Convenient sampling technique was employed to select the sample of study 100 (male=50, female=50) college students. Findings of the study reveal that there is significant positive correlation between sleep deprivation, forgetfulness distractibility and false triggering. Moreover, females reported greater level of sleep deprivation, forgetfulness distractibility and false triggering as compared to male students. The study might also suggest that organizations (like schools, workplaces, or healthcare settings) consider the cognitive impacts of sleep deprivation in their policies. For instance, allowing for more breaks, nap opportunities, or prioritizing sleep education might enhance cognitive performance in high-stakes environments.

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  • Insa Irshad Ansari & Fatima Ijaaz & Rimsha Aslam & Arooj Fatima & Umar Hayat & Muskan Sohail & Muskan Sohail, 2025. "The effect of Sleep Deprivation on Cognitive Performance," Bulletin of Business and Economics (BBE), Research Foundation for Humanity (RFH), vol. 14(1), pages 39-43.
    • Handle: RePEc:rfh:bbejor:v:14:y:2025:i:1:p:39-43
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