Occupational Sleep Patterns: Exploring the Impact of Profession on Sleep Health

Nikhila M , s4087528

2025-06-11

Introduction

  • Why do some professionals wake up refreshed while others feel drained?
  • Could your job be affecting your sleep health?
  • This study explores links between occupation and:
    • Sleep duration & quality
    • Stress levels
    • Sleep disorders (e.g., Insomnia)
  • Based on a dataset of 374 individuals from various professions.

Dataset Overview

  • Key Variables and Glimpse into the Data
    • Occupation: Profession of individual
    • Sleep Duration: Hours of sleep per day
    • Quality of Sleep: Self-reported (1–10 scale)
    • Stress Level: Self-reported (1–10 scale)
    • Sleep Disorder: None, Insomnia, or Sleep Apnea

Sleep Duration by Occupation

Sleep Disorders Across Occupations

Average Sleep Quality per Profession

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Average Stress Level per Profession

Correlation: Steps vs Sleep Quality

Conclusion

  • Engineers and Lawyers report better sleep quality and longer duration.
  • High-stress roles like Sales and Science face poorer sleep and more disorders.
  • Doctors and IT professionals struggle with stress-related sleep issues.
  • Physical activity shows a positive link with sleep quality.
  • Sleep health is not just personal, it reflects professional demands and well-being.

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