Sleep Disturbances, FOMO, and Anxiety in Generation Z:A Psychological Exploration of Digital-Age Stress

Abstract:Students of Generation Z often face challenges including academic pressures, extended screen time, and psychological stresses, all of which have a negative impact on their sleep quality. The behavioral and psychological factors that influence sleep patterns in State name 18–24-year-old population are examined in this study, with a focus on the timing of sleep initiation, total sleep length, and the existence of sleep disturbances. Using Google Forms, a cross-sectional online survey was administered to 800 participants. This survey’s main goal was to gather information on a variety of sleep-related metrics, anxiety, and FOMO. These included sleep length, latency, and disruptions, as well as a number of potential contributing variables, such as screen use, academic demands, and psychological stresses. A significant percentage of the pupils had delays in falling asleep, even though the majority did so within 30 minutes. Students’ reported sleep levels varied greatly, and many of them said they did not get enough sleep. Increased worry, scholastic pressures, and excessive use of electronics are major factors that impair the quality of sleep. A variety of behavioral and psychological pressures, including as scholastic demands, excessive technology usage, and elevated anxiety, are contributing to the deterioration in sleep quality experienced by State name Generation Z students. It is feasible to enhance sleep health and promote a more positive general well-being for this population by implementing focused awareness campaigns and treatments that deal with these issues.

 Keywords: Generation-Z, Academic performance, Circadian rhythms, Cognitive performance, Anexity, Sleep quality.