EXAMINING THE COMPLEX INTERACTIONS OF SLEEP DEPRIVATION, CAFFEINE INTAKE, STRESS, AND RESILIENCE ON COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS DURING HIGH-STAKES EXAMS

Authors

  • Dr. Kashifa Yasmeen Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Psychology, University of Sahiwal, Pakistan,
  • Muhammad Mansoor Abbas PhD Scholar, Department of Psychology, Riphah International University Faisalabad Campus, Pakistan
  • Hassan Imran PhD Scholar, Department of Psychology, Riphah International University Faisalabad Campus, Pakistan
  • Dr. Shahid Nadeem Professor, Department of Management Science, University of Central Punjab Lahore, Pakistan
  • Amna Bibi MS Scholar, Department of Psychology, The University of Lahore, Main Campus, Pakistan.
  • Zaki Anwar College of business management Institute of business management, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Hafiza Rabia Noreen MS Scholar, School of Professional Psychology (SPP), University of Management and Technology Lahore, Pakistan

Keywords:

Sleep deprivation, caffeine consumption, stress, resilience, cognitive performance, academic success, college students

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the relationships among sleep deprivation, caffeine consumption, stress levels, individual resilience, cognitive performance, and academic success GPA among college students, underscoring the relevance of these factors in enhancing student well-being during high-stakes exams. Existing literature highlights the detrimental effects of sleep deprivation on cognitive function, yet the roles of caffeine and resilience in mitigating these impacts remain underexplored. The research was grounded in theories of stress and resilience, guiding the examination of how these variables interact. Utilizing a quantitative cross-sectional survey design, data were collected from n=300 undergraduate students through structured questionnaires assessing sleep quality, caffeine intake, stress levels, resilience, cognitive performance, and GPA. The findings revealed significant negative correlations between sleep deprivation and cognitive performance and GPA, while caffeine consumption positively influenced cognitive performance. Additionally, resilience was found to moderate the relationship between stress and cognitive performance, suggesting that resilient students maintained better performance under stress. Limitations included the cross-sectional design, which restricts causal inferences, and reliance on self-reported measures that may introduce bias. Future research should explore longitudinal designs and additional factors influencing academic outcomes.

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Published

2024-10-20

How to Cite

Dr. Kashifa Yasmeen, Muhammad Mansoor Abbas, Hassan Imran, Dr. Shahid Nadeem, Amna Bibi, Zaki Anwar, & Hafiza Rabia Noreen. (2024). EXAMINING THE COMPLEX INTERACTIONS OF SLEEP DEPRIVATION, CAFFEINE INTAKE, STRESS, AND RESILIENCE ON COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS DURING HIGH-STAKES EXAMS. Social Science Review Archives, 2(2), 244–258. Retrieved from https://policyjournalofms.com/index.php/6/article/view/70

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): Social Science Review Archives

Section

Articles