EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SLEEP QUALITY AND

ACADEMIC PERFORMANC

A Research Paper

Presented to Mrs. Shierley M. Desabille

Junior High School Department

Justice Cecilia Munoz Palma High School

In Partial Fulfillment

Of Requirements In English 10

Researchers:

Mishley Sophia Velarde

Anthony Gabriel C. Ginete
Shemriel Franada

(10-GALATIANS)

AY 2024-2025
 CHAPTER 1:
INTRODUCTION

A. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Sleep plays an important role in maintaining cognitive function, memory consolidation,
and overall mental well-being. Despite its importance, students often prioritize academic
needs, extracurricular activities, and social interactions over getting enough sleep. This
imbalance often results in poor sleep quality, which has been linked to decreased
productivity, concentration, and learning capacity. In an academic setting, these
consequences can significantly affect a student’s performance.
Studies have shown that good quality sleep helps students remember lessons better and
stay active in class. On the other hand, not getting enough sleep or having irregular sleep
patterns can cause problems, such as forgetting what has been taught or having trouble
completing tasks. Sleep problems are becoming more common, especially among high
school and college students.

This study focuses on understanding how sleep affects a student’s performance in school.
By learning more about this relationship, students, teachers, and parents can find ways
to improve study habits and create better routines that include proper rest.

B. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

This study is important because it helps students, teachers, and parents understand how
sleep quality affects academic performance. By identifying the connection between good
sleep and better learning, students can adopt healthier habits to improve their focus and
grades. Teachers and schools can use the findings to adjust schedules or workloads,
while parents can support better sleep routines at home to enhance both academic
achievement and overall well-being.

C. ASSUMPTION OF THE STUDY

For the purpose of this study, We assumed that there is a significant relationship between
sleep quality and academic performance. It is believed that students who experience
better sleep, in terms of duration and rest, are more likely to do well in their studies.
Conversely, poor sleep quality is thought to negatively affect focus, memory, and overall
academic results.
D. SCOPE AND LIMITATION
This study focused on exploring the relationship between sleep quality and academic
performance in 18 selected students at Justice Cecilia Muñoz Palma High School. The
research includes sharing the questionnaire using Google Forms to gather data on their
sleep habits and academic performance.

E. DEFINITION OF TERMS
Relationship – The connection or relationship between two factors, in this study, sleep
quality and academic performance.

Sleep Quality – Refers to the condition of a person’s sleep, including its duration,
consistency, and how restful it is.

Academic Performance – The level of success a student achieves in school, usually

measured by grades, test scores, and class participation.
 CHAPTER 2:
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
A. FOREIGN
According to Wang, V. et al. (2023) on their research titled “What Complex
Factors Influence Sleep Quality on College Students.” They stated that “The
combination of PLS-SEM and fsQCA methods generated novel insights,
revealing that stress and self-control are direct factors affecting sleep quality,
while neighborhood environment and bedtime habits indirectly affect sleep
quality through the mediating effects of stress and self-control. Furthermore,
we found that bedtime habits and neighborhood environment can be
combined with stress and self-control, respectively, to influence sleep
quality.”
According to Badri, M. et al. (2023) on their research paper titled “From Good
Quality of Life – A Path Analysis of Determinants of Sleep Quality of Working
Adults in Abu Dhabi.” They stated that “The results shed new light on the
importance of multidimensional linkages between many well-being factors
that influence sleep quality and subjective health. The presence of diverse
determinants in the current study reflects that a more complex underlying
structure of factors contributes to adverse sleep outcomes. Most significantly,
subjective health was captured as a significant mediator for sleep quality.”
According to Tesfaye, W. et al. (2024) on their research paper titled “Poor
Sleep Quality and Associated Factors Among Healthcare Professionals at
the University of Gender Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest
Ethiopia.” They stated that “The prevalence of poor sleep quality among
healthcare professionals was found to be high. As a result, we recommend
that healthcare providers at the University of Gondar Comprehensive
Specialized Hospital focus on early regular screening for sleep disturbances
and pay special attention to shift work schedules and behaviors such as khat
chewing, exercise, and depressive symptoms.”
 CHAPTER 3:
METHOD AND PROCEDURES
A. DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH INSTRUMENT
We created the questionnaire using Google Forms. It includes questions where people
can choose from multiple answer options. After making it, we shared the form with our
respondents so they could fill it out.

B. DATA GATHERING PROCEDURES

We created a questionnaire using Google Forms, making it easy for people to answer.
After preparing the questions, we shared the form online so our respondents could
access it and provide their answers conveniently.

C. STATISTICAL METHOD APPLIED

We used percentage as our statistical method because it is simple and effective to
analyze data, especially when dealing with surveys or comparisons. It helps us in
understanding the proportion of responses or occurrence relative to the total number of
data points.

D. METHOD OF RESEARCH
We used quantitative method in this research, it involves collecting data to understand
patterns, relationships, and trends. The quantitative method is useful for making
predictions, testing hypotheses, and drawing general conclusions based on measurable
evidence.

E. SUBJECTS OF THE STUDY

We gathered data from students in Grade 10 at Justice Cecilia Munoz Palma High
School. We shared the survey online and asked grade 10 to participate in it, we asked
them about their sleeping habits and how it affects their academic performance.
 CHAPTER 4:
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

[Link] AVERAGE, HOW MANY HOURS OF SLEEP DO YOU GET ON SCHOOL

NIGHTS?

OPTIONS PERCENTAGE RANKING

4-6 hours 44.4% 1st
Less than 4 hours 27.8% 2nd
More than 9 hours 16.7% 3rd
7-9 hours 11.1% 4th
In this table we can see that “4-6 hours” ranked 1st with a percentage of 44.4%, followed
by “Less than 4 hours” ranked 2nd with a percentage of 27.8%, while “More than 9
hours” ranked 3rd with a percentage of 16.7%, lastly “7-9 hours” ranked 4th with a
percentage of 11.1%. This means that most students get 4-6 hours of sleep during
school nights.

[Link] OFTEN DO YOU EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY FALLING ASLEEP?

OPTIONS PERCENTAGE RANKING

Sometimes 33.3% 1st
Always 27.8% 2nd
Rarely 22.2% 3rd
Often 16.7% 4th
Here we can see that “Sometimes” ranked 1st with a percentage of 33.3%, followed by
“Always” with a percentage of 27.8%, while “Rarely” ranked 3rd with a percentage of
22.2%, lastly “Often” ranked 4th with a percentage of 16.7%. This indicates that most of
the respondents sometimes experience difficulty falling asleep.

[Link] WOULD YOU RATE THE OVERALL QUALITY OF YOUR SLEEP?

OPTIONS PERCENTAGE RANKING

Good 38.9% 1st
Poor 38.9% 1st
Average 16.7% 2nd
Very poor 5.6% 3rd
“Good” and “Poor” tied as 1st both with a percentage of 38.9%, followed by “Average”
ranked as 2nd with a percentage of 16.7%, while “Very poor" ranked as 3rd with a
percentage of 5.6%. This means that most students have either good or poor quality of
sleep.

[Link] OFTEN DO YOU FEEL SLEEPY IN CLASS?

OPTIONS PERCENTAGE RANKING

Rarely 38.9% 1st
Sometimes 33.3% 2nd
Often 22.2% 3rd
Always 5.6% 4th
st
We can see that “Rarely” ranked as 1 with a percentage of 38.9%, followed by
“Sometimes” with a percentage of 33.3%, while “Often” ranked as 3rd with a percentage
of 22.2%, and “Always” ranked as 4th with a percentage of 5.6%. This indicates that
most students rarely feel sleepy in class.

[Link] YOU THINK LACK OF SLEEP HAS NEGATIVELLY AFFECTED YOUR

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE?

OPTIONS PERCENTAGE RANKING

Yes 83.3% 1st
No 16.7% 2nd
83.3% of the respondents chose “Yes’ and 16.7% chose “No”. This means that most
respondents think that lack of sleep has negatively impacted their academic
performance.

[Link] FACTORS MOST OFTEN DISTURB YOUR SLEEP?

OPTIONS PERCENTAGE RANKING

Academic stress 66.7% 1st
Late-night studying 44.4% 2nd
Electronic device usage 38.9% 3rd
Noise or distractions 38.9% 3rd
st
“Academic stress” ranked as 1 with a percentage of 66.7%, followed by “Late-night
studying” ranked as 2nd with a percentage of 44.4%, while “Electronic device usage” and
“Noise or distractions” both ranked as 3rd with a percentage of 38.9%. This means that
Academic stress is the greatest factor on sleep disturbance.
[Link] OFTEN DO YOU FEEL DROWSY WHILE STUDYING OR DOING
HOMEWORK?

OPTIONS PERCENTAGE RANKING

Sometimes 72.2% 1st
Rarely 11.1% 2nd
Often 11.1% 2nd
Never 5.6% 3rd
st
“Sometimes” ranked as 1 with a percentage of 72.2%, followed by “Rarely” and “Often”
both ranked as 2nd with a percentage of 11.1%, while “Never” ranked as 3rd with a
percentage of 5.6%. This indicates that most students sometimes feel drowsy while
studying or doing homework.

[Link] YOU CONSUME CAFFEINE (COFFEE, ENERGY DRINKS, SOFT DRINKS) TO

STAY AWAKE FOR SCHOOLWORK?

OPTIONS PERCENTAGE RANKING

Frequently 33.3% 1st
Never 33.3% 1st
Occasionally 22.2% 2nd
Daily 11.1% 3rd
st
We can see that both “Frequently” and “Never” ranked as 1 with a percentage of 33.3%,
followed by “Occasionally” ranked as 2nd with a percentage of 22.2%, lastly “Daily” ranked
as 3rd with a percentage of 11.1%. This means that students frequently consume caffeine
to stay awake for schoolwork.

[Link] YOU THINK YOU PERFORM BETTER ACADEMICALLY WHEN YOU GET
ENOUGH SLEEP?

OPTIONS PERCENTAGE RANKING

Yes 61.1% 1st
No 38.9% 2nd
61.1% of respondents chose “Yes” and 38.9% chose “No”. This indicates that students
perform better academically when they get enough sleep.
[Link] DO YOU THINK IMPROVING YOUR SLEEP QUALITY WOULD IMPACT YOUR
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE?

OPTIONS PERCENTAGE RANKING

I would perform 55.6% 1st
significantly better
I would perform slightly 16.7% 2nd
better
It wouldn’t make much 16.7% 2nd
difference
I’m unsure 11.1% 3rd
55.6% think that they would perform significantly better, 16.7% thinks that they would
perform slightly better and another 16.7% thinks that it wouldn’t make much difference,
while 11.1% are unsure. This means that improving the sleep quality of students will help
them perform significantly better academically.