Citation

Kaida K, Niki K. Neuropsychiatr. Dis. Treat. 2014; 10: 19-25.

Affiliation

Human Technology Research Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Ibaraki, Japan.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Dove Press)

DOI

10.2147/NDT.S53633

PMID

24376356

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of sleep deprivation on flow experience.

METHODS: Sixteen healthy male volunteers of mean age 21.4±1.59 (21-24) years participated in two experimental conditions, ie, sleep-deprivation and normal sleep. In the sleep-deprived condition, participants stayed awake at home for 36 hours (from 8 am until 10 pm the next day) beginning on the day prior to an experimental day. In both conditions, participants carried out a simple reaction time (psychomotor vigilance) task and responded to a questionnaire measuring flow experience and mood status.

RESULTS: Flow experience was reduced after one night of total sleep deprivation. Sleep loss also decreased positive mood, increased negative mood, and decreased psychomotor performance.

CONCLUSION: Sleep deprivation has a strong impact on mental and behavioral states associated with the maintenance of flow, namely subjective well-being.

Language: en