The Relationship Between Binge Watching and Sleep Quality of Undergraduate Nursing Students at Makassar Health Science College
Abstract
Binge watching, or binge watching a series at a time, is an increasingly common phenomenon among college students and has the potential to affect sleep quality. Poor sleep quality can have a negative impact on students' physical, mental health and academic performance. This study aims to determine the relationship between binge watching behavior and sleep quality in undergraduate nursing students at the Makassar Health Sciences College. This study used quantitative methods with an analytic observational design and a cross-sectional approach. The study population was all 133 nursing students, with a sample of 100 respondents selected using total sampling technique. Data were collected using binge watching behavior questionnaire and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Data analysis was performed using Kolmogorov-Smirnov test. The results showed a significant relationship between binge watching behavior and students' sleep quality (p = 0.036; p < 0.05). It can be concluded that binge watching behavior affects students' sleep quality, so it is recommended to reduce this habit to improve quality of life and academic achievement.
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