International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)
Examine Sleep Deprivation among Adolescents: Evidence from a Selected Chinese High School in Johor, Malaysia
Published October 16, 2025 • Vol. 12, Issue 9, pp. 4238–4246Open Access
DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI.2025.120800383
Abstract
Sleep is a fundamental biological need essential for health and well-being. Adolescents are especially vulnerable to the effects of sleep deprivation due to rapid developmental changes and increasing academic demands. This study aims to examine sleep deprivation problems among adolescents in a selected Chinese high school in Johor, Malaysia. The study employs a quantitative approach using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). data were collected from 254 students aged 13 to 17. The findings revealed that 65.7% of the students were affected by sleep deprivation as measured by a Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) global score >5. Key contributing factors include academic workload, screen time, irregular sleep patterns, and psychological stress. The study underscores the importance of school-based and family-level interventions to promote healthy sleep behaviours among adolescents.
Keywords: Sleep deprivation, adolescents, academic stress and secondary school
| Journal | International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) |
|---|---|
| ISSN | 2321-2705 |
| Volume / Issue | Volume 12, Issue 9 |
| Pages | 4238–4246 |
| Publication date | October 16, 2025 |
| DOI | 10.51244/IJRSI.2025.120800383 |
| Publisher | RSIS International |
| License | Open Access |
How to cite this article
Wong Huey Siew (OUM)., Lee Jhia Huey (OUM)., Oo Cheng Keat (OUM)., Mohd Azli Bin Jalaini (OUM)., & Fatimah Yusoff (OUM). (2025). Examine Sleep Deprivation among Adolescents: Evidence from a Selected Chinese High School in Johor, Malaysia. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), 12(9), 4238-4246. https://doi.org/10.51244/IJRSI.2025.120800383
BibTeX
@article{Wong2025,
title = {Examine Sleep Deprivation among Adolescents: Evidence from a Selected Chinese High School in Johor, Malaysia},
author = {Wong Huey Siew (OUM). and Lee Jhia Huey (OUM). and Oo Cheng Keat (OUM). and Mohd Azli Bin Jalaini (OUM). and Fatimah Yusoff (OUM).},
journal = {International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)},
volume = {12},
number = {9},
pages = {4238--4246},
year = {2025},
doi = {10.51244/IJRSI.2025.120800383},
publisher = {RSIS International}
}