Association Between Sleep Quality and Depressive Symptoms Among Latinx College Students: The Moderating Role of Resilience

• In Event: Diverse Perspectives on Counseling College-Age Students

Abstract

Latinx college students report higher occurrences of clinically significant levels of depression compared to their non-Latinx counterparts. Previous studies conducted among the general population indicate that poor sleep quality is associated with greater depressive symptoms. However, former studies examining the relationship between sleep quality and depression have mostly excluded students from minoritized backgrounds. Therefore, in this study, we examined the association between insomnia and depression among 530 urban Latinx college students. In addition, we examined the degree to which resilience moderates this association. Results from this study may inform college campuses about the importance of offering sleep awareness and sleep hygiene interventions for Latinx college students who struggle with poor sleep quality.

Authors

• Linda Burger, University of Houston - Downtown

• Danya Marie Serrano, Allan Hancock College

• Katrina Rufino, University of Houston - Downtown