Explore the impact of sleep-related factors on anxiety in adolescents: A meta-analysis of cross-sectional, longitudinal and RCT studies

Key Points

• Sleep quality significantly influences anxiety levels in adolescents, particularly through various sleep-related factors.
• The analysis included cross-sectional, longitudinal, and randomized controlled trials to assess the relationship.
• Research shows that poor sleep quality correlates with heightened anxiety symptoms among younger populations.
• Improving sleep quality may provide an effective intervention to help manage anxiety in adolescents.