Apply Today

If you are looking for a rewarding career
in online therapy apply today!

APPLY NOW

Sign Up For a Demo Today

Does your school need
Online Therapy Services

SIGN UP

This Shocking Link Between Household Chaos and Sleep in Teens Will Change How You Think About Home Environment!

This Shocking Link Between Household Chaos and Sleep in Teens Will Change How You Think About Home Environment!

Understanding the Impact of Household Chaos on Adolescents

As practitioners in speech language pathology, understanding the environment in which children grow up is crucial. The recent study titled Adolescents’ reports of chaos within the family home environment: Investigating associations with lifestyle behaviours and obesity sheds light on the intricate relationship between household chaos and lifestyle behaviors in adolescents, with a specific focus on sleep duration.

Key Findings: Household Chaos and Sleep

The study, conducted with 377 adolescents, primarily from middle to high-income families, found that household chaos was generally low. However, it revealed a significant association between household chaos and reduced sleep duration, particularly among girls. For every unit increase in chaos, girls slept 0.10 hours less on average.

This finding aligns with previous studies that highlight the negative impact of chaotic environments on sleep, a critical factor in adolescent development and well-being. Sleep disturbances can affect cognitive function, emotional regulation, and overall health, making it a vital area of concern for practitioners.

Implications for Practitioners

For practitioners working with adolescents, these findings emphasize the importance of considering the home environment when assessing and planning interventions. Here are some actionable steps practitioners can take:

Encouraging Further Research

While this study provides valuable insights, it also highlights the need for further research. The sample was limited to adolescents from predominantly middle to high-income families, suggesting that findings may differ in more diverse populations. Additionally, the study focused on self-reported chaos, which could benefit from more objective measures.

Future research should explore these associations in different socioeconomic contexts and consider longitudinal data to better understand the long-term effects of household chaos on adolescent development.

Conclusion

Understanding the impact of household chaos on adolescents is crucial for creating effective interventions. By incorporating environmental assessments into practice and encouraging further research, practitioners can better support the development and well-being of the children they serve.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Adolescents’ reports of chaos within the family home environment: Investigating associations with lifestyle behaviours and obesity.


Citation: Van Hulst, A., Jayanetti, S., Sanson-Rosas, A. M., Harbec, M.-J., Kakinami, L., Barnett, T. A., & Henderson, M. (2023). Adolescents’ reports of chaos within the family home environment: Investigating associations with lifestyle behaviours and obesity. PLoS ONE, 18(1), e0280737. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0280737
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

Connect with Marnee on LinkedIn to stay updated on the latest in Speech-Language Pathology and Online Therapy Services.

Apply Today

If you are looking for a rewarding career
in online therapy apply today!

APPLY NOW

Sign Up For a Demo Today

Does your school need
Online Therapy Services

SIGN UP

Apply Today

If you are looking for a rewarding career
in online therapy apply today!

APPLY NOW

Sign Up For a Demo Today

Does your school need
Online Therapy Services

SIGN UP