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Determinants of Unhealthy Sleeping Habits among Belgian University Students: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior

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  • Author(s): Sarah Fakroune (ORCID Sarah Fakroune (ORCID 0000-0002-7739-3207); Stephan Van den Broucke (ORCID Stephan Van den Broucke (ORCID 0000-0002-9090-8877)
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Journal of American College Health. 2025 73(2):691-699.
  • Publication Date:
    2025
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      Taylor & Francis. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      9
    • Education Level:
      Higher Education
      Postsecondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Foreign Countries; Sleep; Health Behavior; Undergraduate Students; Drinking; Computer Use; Internet; Student Attitudes; Social Influences; Intention; Self Control; Gender Differences; Majors (Students); Place of Residence; Age Differences
    • Subject Terms:
      Belgium
    • Accession Number:
      10.1080/07448481.2023.2232883
    • ISSN:
      0744-8481
      1940-3208
    • Abstract:
      Objectives: This study investigated if unhealthy sleeping habits of university students can be explained by the Theory of Planned Behavior. Method: An online questionnaire was administered to 1006 undergraduate students at a Belgian university to measure their frequency of irregular sleeping times, daytime napping, and pre-bedtime alcohol or internet use, as well as the attitudes, perceived norms, perceived control and intentions for these behaviors. Results: Principal Component Analysis and internal consistency analysis confirmed the validity and reliability of the scales measuring the TPB dimensions. Expected outcomes, perceived norms and perceived control significantly explained intentions to avoid irregular sleeping times, daytime naps, pre-bedtime activity and pre-bedtime alcohol use. Intentions and perceived behavioral control explained self-reported irregular sleeping times, daytime napping, pre-bedtime activity, and pre-bedtime alcohol use. Significant differences in predictions were found for gender, study program, type of residence and age. Conclusions: The TPB provides a useful theoretical framework to explain students' sleeping behaviors.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2025
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1473130