The Relationship Between Sleep Habits, Academic Engagement, and Motivation in Senior High School Students

Mark Anthony  Rodriguez,; Jian  Ybañez,; Jessa Marie  Ebale,; Joelyn  Bucog,; Cristyl Jane  Malinao,; Jerald  Tapia,; Carl James  Arcamo,

The Relationship Between Sleep Habits, Academic Engagement, and Motivation in Senior High School Students

Discipline: others in psychology

Abstract:

Sleep plays a critical role in students' cognitive function, well-being, and academic performance. However, senior high school students often experience insufficient sleep due to academic demands and extracurricular commitments. This study investigates the correlation between sleep patterns, learning engagement, and academic motivation among senior high school students at Lala Proper Integrated School during the 2023–2024 academic year. Utilizing a descriptive-correlational research design, data were collected from 100 randomly selected students through an adapted questionnaire assessing sleep patterns, learning engagement, and academic motivation. Findings indicate that while most students report adequate sleep duration, quality, and consistency, some experience sleep difficulties. Additionally, students exhibit high levels of learning engagement and motivation. Pearson correlation analysis reveals a significant positive relationship between sleep patterns and both learning engagement (r = 0.441, p < 0.01) and motivation (r = 0.436, p < 0.01), suggesting that students with healthier sleep habits tend to be more engaged and motivated academically. These results underscore the importance of promoting proper sleep hygiene and effective time management strategies to enhance students' academic engagement and motivation. Future research should explore other factors influencing students' sleep patterns and their broader impact on academic performance.

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