Sleep Disturbance and Perceived Stress among Young Adults Aged 20-30 Years: A Survey-Based Study
Abstract: Sleep and stress are closely related aspects of wellbeing, and young adulthood is a period in which both are challenged by educational, occupational and social transitions. This study examined levels of sleep disturbance and perceived stress among young adults aged 20-30 years, the relationship between them, and differences by gender, educational qualification and occupation. A descriptive, cross-sectional, correlational survey design was used. Data were collected online from 100 young adults (53 males, 46 females, one not stated) using a socio-demographic sheet and a 25-item Sleep and Stress Questionnaire rated on a five-point frequency scale (Cronbach's α = .74, .82 and .68 for the sleep, stress and interrelation sections). Respondents reported moderate average sleep disturbance (M = 27.07, SD = 6.36) and perceived stress (M = 28.65, SD = 6.58); 60% had at least moderate sleep disturbance and 70% at least moderate stress. Sleep disturbance correlated positively with perceived stress (r = .38, p
Keywords: sleep disturbance, perceived stress, young adults, gender differences, survey
How to Cite?: Sayyid Mohammed Mudassir Thangal K A, "Sleep Disturbance and Perceived Stress among Young Adults Aged 20-30 Years: A Survey-Based Study", Volume 15 Issue 10, October 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1894-1897, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR261027103649, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR261027103649