Over one-fourth of students reported chronic sleep deprivation during both freshman and senior years; about 15% of students reported chronic sleep deprivation in freshman year only, and another 15% of students reported chronic sleep deprivation in senior year only.”(Chen) Chronic sleep deprivation results in decreased leadership skills and that it plays an essential role in predicting the outcome of college students’ development. Though the study is limited, it has only mentioned two different groups of college students and limited other factors, including students who commute. Students who commute to college have a small impact on their sleep schedule compared to students living in a campus dorm. The research also mentions that other factors can affect student sleep and opportunities such as social and economic factors, but all these factors conclude that sleep is important to creating a foundation for college students’ future and promoting soft skills such as leadership and cognition. Below, we have collected data based on the information provided by our survey!

Sleep is a fundamental aspect of the human health and it is very crucial for the cognitive function, emotional well-being and overall physical health. Based on the results of the survey, 0.99% of students at CCNY experience sleep problems. Even though this might not seem like much, it actually makes up a sizable fraction of the student body. Students at CCNY who suffer from sleep disorders may experience serious consequences, including poor social functioning, physical health issues, and academic impairment. In conclusion, a sizeable percentage of CCNY students suffer from sleep disturbances, which are a serious problem that negatively impacts their ability to learn, their physical health, and their general well-being.