Introduction

Background of the study

The study also focuses on the effects and other interlinking possible diseases, as well as

performance and productivity being lessened by a person through sleep deprivation or sleep

deficiency itself. It is believed that sleep deprivation is a major cause of errors, especially in

healthcare. Sleep deprivation is becoming more common. Many people try to adjust their

schedules to get as much done as possible, and sleep is sacrificed.

Sleep deprivation also becomes a greater problem as people grow older. Older adults

probably need as much sleep as younger adults, but they typically sleep more lightly. They

also sleep for shorter periods than younger people. Half of all people older than 65 have

frequent sleeping problems. The effect of sleep deprivation on students may affect their

studies and their daily routines. There may be changes in their physical appearance and their

mental health. Sleep specialists say that there are certain telltale signs, such as feeling drowsy

during the dive even if a task is not to your liking or boring, you should be able to stay alert

during it, that is if you are not sleep deprived. If a person often falls asleep within 5 minutes

of lying down then it might be severe sleep deprivation. People who have sleep deprivation

have microsleeps, which refer to periods of sleep that last from a few to several seconds.

People who experience these episodes may doze off without realizing it. Some may have an

episode in the middle of performing an important task.

It can occur anywhere, such as at work, at school, or while watching TV. Episodes of
microsleep can also happen while driving or operating machinery, which makes this a
dangerous condition.
Statement of the Problem

How does sleep deprivation affect students in academic performance and adults at work? As

this happens frequently and easily accumulates over time, it is a given that this problem, not

given proper attention would lead to certain things such as other illnesses or diseases,

performance, and productivity being lessened, and infamous chronic health problems (e.g

heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, obesity, and depression.)

Sleep deficiency is also linked to a higher chance of injury in adults, teens, and children. This

also tends to determine whether inadequate sleep was associated with poor diet and physical

inactivity within a person’s dilemma. About the physiological effects of sleep deprivation on

the body, the autonomic response and parasympathetic nervous system become altered when

experiencing exceedingly high levels of distress and not acquiring sufficient hours of sleep

Significance of the study

This research aims to contribute to the understanding of how much sleep deprivation affects

and how frequently this happens to all ages. To disseminate proper and accurate information,

the study also further elaborates on major key points on how sleep deprivation happens.

Safety is one of the priorities and the major reason why this study or research was conducted,
further elaborating and giving details relating to continuous sleep deprivation. As well as to

determine the impact of sleep deficiency. That being said, sleep deprivation can be seen as a

focal stimulus as sleep deprivation can have an immediate impact on the person’s

environment, performance and productivity alike.

Conceptual Framework

Theoretical Framework:

Who is usually affected by sleep deprivation:

Senior & College students

Caffeine Drinkers.

Night shift workers.

Sleep is a root for most energy replenishment hence where a hypothesis is created, how much

does sleep deprivation affect the productivity of the ones listed above? Well to simply answer

that question, neurotransmitters has the ability to switch off or dampen the activity of cells

that signal arousal or relaxation, therefore with this lowered, our body undergoes a state
which the brain stores new information and removes toxic waste, as for the body it repairs

cell more actively as you are on a state of inactivity which can easily make way for these

cells and functions to be at their peak performance. Most of those functions are utilized in the

day, or where we humans are more active at

Scope and limitation

To assess and know more about the topic, the researchers surveyed senior high students and

night shift workers. The researchers will continue to gather information from the surveys, and

then come up with a conclusion. Limitations of the study include an overrepresentation of

female medical students. Sleep characteristics of objective measures were not included in any

of the studies in this research. However, there is a correlation between sleep quality and

academic performance. First demographic information will be obtained. Questions will

include age, gender, grade level (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior), and major area of

study. Additionally, participants will be asked to provide their most up-to-date grade point

average (GPA).

Definition of terms

Sleep deprivation or Sleep deficiency - is the condition of not getting enough sleep, either

in quantity or quality, to maintain adequate alertness, performance, and health.

Grade Point Average (GPA) - is a calculation of your average score or performance. This

might be determined annually or for your entire course.

Psychological - is the study of the mind and behavior in science. The study of conscious and

unconscious events, such as emotions and thoughts, is included in psychology.

Physiological - is the scientific study of functions and mechanisms in a living system.

Physiology focuses on how organisms, organ systems, individual organs, cells, and

biomolecules carry out a living system's chemical and physical functions.

Parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS) - is one of the autonomic nervous system's three

subsystems, along with the sympathetic and enteric nervous systems.

The autonomic nervous system (ANS) - is a control system that mostly operates

subconsciously and manages body processes like heart rate, contraction force, digestion,

breathing rate, pupillary response, urine, and sexual arousal.

Seizure - a period of symptoms due to abnormally excessive or synchronous neuronal

activity in the brain.

Neurotransmitters - a chemical substance that is released at the end of a nerve fiber by the

arrival of a nerve impulsive and, by diffusing across the synapse or junction, causes the

transfer of the impulse to another nerve fiber, a muscle fiber, or some other structure.