Ireland Jane L, Culpin Vicki
Department of Psychology, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK.
J Adolesc Health. 2006 Jun;38(6):649-55. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2005.05.027.
The current study examines both the quantity and quality of sleep reported by male adolescents detained in prison, with a focus on exploring the association between the quantity and quality of sleep with aggression, impulsivity, or anger. This represents a novel area of study not yet explored among incarcerated male adolescents.
One hundred eighty-four offenders took part; 104 young (average age 19 years) and 80 juvenile (average age 16 years). All completed a questionnaire exploring sleeping problems, and measures assessing aggression, anger, and impulsivity.
Aggression was found to relate both to the quantity and quality of sleep reported, with reduced quantity and quality predicted by increased overall aggression. Across aggression subscales, only increased hostility was predictive of reduced current hours of sleep and increased problems in sleep quality. Apnea risk scores were not predicted by aggression, anger, or impulsivity. Differences in sleep behavior before and during prison were demonstrated, with evidence for increased poor sleeping habits within detention. No differences were observed between young and juvenile offenders.
This study suggests a potential relationship between aggression and sleep among an incarcerated adolescent male sample, highlighting in particular a role for hostility. The findings are discussed in relationship to implications for treatment and directions for future research.
本研究调查了被关押在监狱中的男性青少年报告的睡眠数量和质量，重点是探讨睡眠数量和质量与攻击性、冲动性或愤怒之间的关联。这代表了一个尚未在被监禁的男性青少年中探索的新研究领域。
184名罪犯参与了研究；其中104名是青年（平均年龄19岁），80名是少年（平均年龄16岁）。所有人都完成了一份探索睡眠问题的问卷，以及评估攻击性、愤怒和冲动性的量表。
研究发现攻击性与报告的睡眠数量和质量均有关联，总体攻击性增加预示着睡眠数量和质量的下降。在攻击性分量表中，只有敌意增加预示着当前睡眠时间减少和睡眠质量问题增加。攻击性、愤怒或冲动性无法预测呼吸暂停风险评分。研究证明了入狱前后睡眠行为的差异，有证据表明在拘留期间不良睡眠习惯有所增加。青年罪犯和少年罪犯之间未观察到差异。
本研究表明在被监禁的青少年男性样本中，攻击性与睡眠之间存在潜在关系，尤其突出了敌意的作用。研究结果结合了对治疗的启示和未来研究方向进行了讨论。
