Authors: G. Sai Madhurima, Satya Sri. Marapala
Abstract: – Background: Caffeine is widely consumed to improve alertness and reduce perceived fatigue. However, caffeine consumption may interfere with sleep, potentially affecting daytime concentration and psychological well-being. These concerns are relevant to Grade 12 students, who may experience substantial academic demands.Objective: To examine the associations between caffeine-consumption patterns, self-reported sleep characteristics, and psychological experiences among Grade 12 students.Methods: A school-based, cross-sectional mixed-methods study was designed for Grade 12 students aged under 18 and 18 years. The proposed study combines an anonymous questionnaire assessing caffeine consumption, sleep duration, sleep-onset latency, perceived sleep quality, daytime sleepiness, and academic stress with semi-structured interviews exploring students' experiences. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and appropriate comparative tests, while interview data was analyzed thematically.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23471297
