Sleep Deprivation and its Consequences to

Academic Performance of Grade 11 Students in

Jose Rizal Institute

By:
Jenna Ricci Q. Mendoza
Kryzsa Jem B. Villanueva

The problem concerning sleep deprivation would have an effect on the academic performance
and cognitive capabilities of JRI grade 11 STEM students. Students frequently have unpredictable sleep
cycles, poor sleep hygiene, and poor sleep quality, all of which may have an impact on their academic
performance and cognitive functioning. Sleep is a naturally occurring condition of mind and body that is
characterized by altered awareness, somewhat suppressed sensory activity, reduced muscular activity and
inhibition of practically all voluntary muscles during rapid eye movement sleep, and diminished
interactions with the environment. Sleep has an important function in learning and memory consolidation,
forming memories of learned knowledge and allowing students to recall information. Academic
performance is defined as the degree to which a student has met their short-term or long-term educational
objectives. Sleep deprivation is described as having insufficient sleep to enable optimal daytime alertness.
Sleep deprivation is inversely related to hours of sleep and can have a significant negative impact on
overall health and quality of life. Sleep deprivation can be caused by a variety of factors, including willful
behavior, personal responsibility, a learning schedule, or medical issues. A conditioned emotional
reaction is one of the major causes of persistent sleep deprivation. Such emotions can have a major
influence on regular sleep habits and lengthen the time of sleep deprivation.

As researchers, by the end of the expected period, we will be able to accomplish the study. The
allotted time for conducting the research is adequate to bring the investigation to fulfillment.
Additionally, the data to be gathered is conveniently accessible, given that the main focus of the study is
the Grade 11 students of the Jose Rizal Institute. Therefore, it meets the time requirement in order for us,
researchers, to execute the investigation effectively.

Sleep deprivation is a problem considering that it affects the academic performance and health of
students. It was hypothesized to have an effect on this category of performance by reducing the standard
of performance of the students. The problem is a widespread issue in modern culture, affecting both
children and adults. Occasional sleep disruptions eventually disappear, but chronic sleep deprivation
causes tiredness throughout the day and a negative outlook on life. In fact, staying up for 24 hours
promotes decreased hand-to-eye coordination. It explains why a lack of sleep raises the likelihood of
occupational accidents and injury. Sleep deprivation in school-aged children is frequently associated with
emotional problems such as anxiety and poor performance.

Sleep deprivation is commonly experienced by students, particularly those in higher education.

Significantly, it mainly affects the behavioral and cognitive characteristics of a student. The aspect of
sleep deprivation has been modified and answered by past research studies, particularly in the
psychological and cognitive skills of an individual. According to a study, sleep deprivation has been
associated with poor academic performance and physical dysfunction. An investigation was done to prove
how sleep deprivation affects a student's performance, and one factor was believed to be an effect of sleep
deprivation, a student's attentiveness. A ruler drop test was conducted to record the reaction time of the
participants, and it is believed that the said problem greatly affects the concentration of a student.
Moreover, sleep deprivation appears to have an undesirable effect on certain aspects of memory, such as
filtering efficiency in accordance with lacking concentration. Along with the information from past
studies, we obtain a much deeper understanding of our topic. It is beneficial to us researchers to gain
insights from studies conducted by previous researchers in order to improve and enhance our skills in
establishing and conducting our own research study.

The previous researchers' proposed method focuses on sleep hygiene, your sleep environment,
and daily routines, which is a critical component of preventing and treating sleep deficit. Many people
sleep poorly because they perceive sleep deprivation as a norm. As a response, it is imperative to reject a
lack of sleep as usual and instead focus on sleeping more and having better rest. A regular sleep schedule
is essential. Stability in your sleep schedule aids in the prevention of changes in your nightly sleep. A
consistent bedtime routine might put you in the ideal mindset to sleep soundly every night. Avoid using
electronic gadgets at night since the light generated by these devices might disrupt your circadian rhythm.
Previous studies have shown that maintaining a responsible and consistent nightly routine promotes better
brain function.

Certainly, this problem is solvable. Within the implementation of the study, we can consider the
factors that have been taking hold of the occurrence of sleep deprivation. We will rely on the responses
from the data that we are expected to gather within the assessment of the study. As researchers, we
envision actualizing a theoretical approach to solving the problem. We will suggest managing their time
in a possible way and having a scheduled task within the day. Though it may seem out of the question,
this could be a very distinguished and effective solution to the problem.

Additionally, the data that has to be accumulated is easily accessible and attainable. Considering
the fact that we are conducting the study within the area of the Jose Rizal Institute, we can gather data
easily and to our advantage. Much to our convenience, the data can be obtained easily.

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