Advisers

Adora Angeline E. Babia, PhD

Discipline

Psychology

Abstract

University students—particularly those in demanding programs like Psychology who balance work responsibilities—face significant challenges to sleep quality, which is a known risk factor for diminished mental health and academic performance. This study investigated the impact of sleep quality awareness on the well-being and performance of 100 Psychology students at Bestlink College of the Philippines. Utilizing a Descriptive-Correlational design, the research employed the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS) and a validated 48-item questionnaire. In terms of sleep quality, respondents evaluated several factors such as sleep efficiency (2.27), sleep latency (2.75), sleep duration (2.56), and sleep disturbances (2.96). The overall perception of sleep quality was categorized as "somewhat general" (2.98). Notably, the reported academic performance—measured by General Weighted Average (GWA)—yielded a score of 0.36, interpreted as Very Low, which respondents attributed primarily to the demands of being working students. Regarding podcast, respondents rated academic-related podcasts highly in terms of reliability (2.61), flexibility (2.64), and effectiveness (2.63). A Spearman’s correlation analysis revealed a moderate and statistically significant positive correlation (Rs =.50, p = 0.001) between sleep quality awareness and academic performance. In light of these findings, the study suggests utilizing auditory resources, such as podcasts, to bridge theoretical research with the lived experiences of working students. A podcast-based resource was developed to promote sleep hygiene and stress reduction, offering a scalable intervention to mitigate burnout. This initiative highlights the necessity of health-oriented approaches that recognize physiological well-being as foundational to academic success.

Keywords

academic performance, Mental Well-Being, Sleep Hygiene, Sleep Quality Awareness, Podcast, Working Psychology Students