Caitlan A Tighe1, Natalie D Dautovich2, Michelle M Hilgeman3,4,5, Rebecca S Allen5. 1. Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 4 Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC), VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. 2. Psychology Department, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA. 3. Research & Development Service, Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA. 4. Department of Medicine, Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics, & Palliative Care, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA. 5. Department of Psychology and Alabama Research Institute on Aging, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Sleep problems are pervasive, particularly in older adults. Much work examines psychological factors that adversely affect sleep; fewer studies examine those with a positive effect. Savoring is a form of positive repetitive thought that is linked to several aspects of health but has been understudied in relation to sleep. We examined cross-sectional associations of both savoring and rumination with subjective sleep experiences, and assessed if these associations vary by age. METHODS: Adults and older adults (N = 216) ranging from 20-80 years in age (M = 44.9 ± 15.6 years) completed an online survey of validated measures of savoring, rumination, sleep disturbance, and sleep-related impairment. RESULTS: Higher levels of savoring were significantly associated with lower levels of sleep-related impairment but not sleep disturbance in regression analyses. Higher levels of rumination were significantly associated with higher levels of sleep disturbance and sleep-related impairment. Associations of savoring and rumination with sleep-related experiences did not vary by age. CONCLUSIONS: Savoring and rumination are relevant to sleep-related experiences in adults ranging from younger to older. Further investigation of the potential positive impact of savoring on sleep-related experiences is needed. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Engagement in savoring and rumination should be considered when assessing sleep and sleep-related impairment in adults.
OBJECTIVES: Sleep problems are pervasive, particularly in older adults. Much work examines psychological factors that adversely affect sleep; fewer studies examine those with a positive effect. Savoring is a form of positive repetitive thought that is linked to several aspects of health but has been understudied in relation to sleep. We examined cross-sectional associations of both savoring and rumination with subjective sleep experiences, and assessed if these associations vary by age. METHODS: Adults and older adults (N = 216) ranging from 20-80 years in age (M = 44.9 ± 15.6 years) completed an online survey of validated measures of savoring, rumination, sleep disturbance, and sleep-related impairment. RESULTS: Higher levels of savoring were significantly associated with lower levels of sleep-related impairment but not sleep disturbance in regression analyses. Higher levels of rumination were significantly associated with higher levels of sleep disturbance and sleep-related impairment. Associations of savoring and rumination with sleep-related experiences did not vary by age. CONCLUSIONS: Savoring and rumination are relevant to sleep-related experiences in adults ranging from younger to older. Further investigation of the potential positive impact of savoring on sleep-related experiences is needed. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Engagement in savoring and rumination should be considered when assessing sleep and sleep-related impairment in adults.
Authors: Matthew Blake; Joanna M Waloszek; Orli Schwartz; Monika Raniti; Julian G Simmons; Laura Blake; Greg Murray; Ronald E Dahl; Richard Bootzin; Paul Dudgeon; John Trinder; Nicholas B Allen Journal: J Consult Clin Psychol Date: 2016-10-24
Authors: Kristine E Ensrud; Terri L Blackwell; Susan Redline; Sonia Ancoli-Israel; Misti L Paudel; Peggy M Cawthon; Thuy-Tien L Dam; Elizabeth Barrett-Connor; Ping C Leung; Katie L Stone Journal: J Am Geriatr Soc Date: 2009-09-28 Impact factor: 5.562
Authors: Joanna M Waloszek; Orli Schwartz; Julian G Simmons; Matthew Blake; Laura Blake; Greg Murray; Monika Raniti; Ronald E Dahl; Neil O'Brien-Simpson; Paul Dudgeon; John Trinder; Nicholas B Allen Journal: BMC Psychol Date: 2015-11-04