A new study funded by the state is showing that South Korea students sleep fewer hours than their counterparts in the developed world.
The study also examined the reasons behind this phenomenon for South Korea students and noted that the major issue raised for fewer hours of sleep were either studying or surfing the internet. The two activities comprised the major reasons these teens cited.
South Korea students sleep deprivation
In the study, which was done by the National Youth Policy Institute, a total of 8,201 students and 310 teachers were surveyed on the subject of health and lifestyle habits. The study found that these students were sleeping, on average, seven hours and 18 minutes.
For elementary students, the study found that they slept an average of eight hours and 41 minutes, while the middle school students slept seven hours and 21 minutes. Highschoolers were the most vulnerable group, with the study finding that they slept on average six hours and 3 minutes.
Compared to the US, which showed that students experiencing early adolescence slept for an average of 10 to 11 hours and adolescent students slept for eight to 10 hours, the study was clear that South Korea students were getting sleep deprived.
Data from the study
The study also noted data that showed that for South Korea students interviewed, 55 percent responded by saying they were experiencing sleep deprivation. Of these, sleep deprivation due to studying was cited by most people at 62.9 percent, with internet surfing being cited by 49.8 percent of students. Private classes came a distant third with 43.1percent of people saying it was among the reason for their sleep deprivation with chatting being recorded by 42.7 percent of students.
The study also revealed that on average, these students were only using 2.64 per week practicing sports, with over 33 percent, indicating that they did not partake in any sporting activity except physical education class.
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