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Ian Oswald’s Theory of Sleep as a Strategy for Promoting Excellent Students’ Academic Performance
 

Adeyanju, J. O.
 Administration and Leadership Department Faculty of Education

The Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary Ogbomoso

Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between sleep and the academic performance of higher institutions students. Sleep is an integral part of human life, and its excess or inadequacy could lead to disaster. Ian Oswald postulated a restoration theory of sleep that explained sleep’s beneficial effect. Factors responsible for excellent academic performance were highlighted, and Ian Oswald’s restoration theory of sleep was explored to ascertain its relationship with the academic performance of students of higher institutions. A descriptive research design was employed for the study. The scope of the study was delimited to Nigeria, and the study sample was drawn from students of higher institutions across the country. The study used the unstructured interview to substantiate existing data on sleep and academic performance. The study’s findings revealed that adequate quantity and quality of sleep could promote excellent academic performance. It was also revealed that lack of adequate sleep could lead to various illnesses that could hinder students’ excellent academic performance. The study further revealed that sleep time and duration consistency is paramount if body and brain restoration is desired. The study recommends understanding and application of Ian Oswald’s restoration theory of sleep as a strategy that could promote excellent academic performance of students in Higher institutions of learning. It also recommends good sleeping habits to students in higher institutions in a bid to achieve excellent academic performance

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Keywords: Sleep, Academic performance, Restoration theory, Students

Cite this article

APA 7th Edition

Adeyanju, J. O. (2023). Ian Oswald’s Theory of Sleep as a Strategy for Promoting Excellent Students’ Academic Performance. Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal, 02(02), 04–13. https://doi.org/10.59231/SARI7570

 

MLA 9th Edition

Adeyanju, Janet Omotola. “Ian Oswald’s Theory of Sleep as a Strategy for Promoting Excellent Students’ Academic Performance.” Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal, vol. 02, no. 02, Apr. 2023, pp. 04–13. https://doi.org/10.59231/SARI7570.

 

Chicago Style

Adeyanju, Janet Omotola. “Ian Oswald’s Theory of Sleep as a Strategy for Promoting Excellent Students’ Academic Performance.” Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal 02, no. 02 (April 17, 2023): 04–13. https://doi.org/10.59231/SARI7570.

About The Author

Janet Omotola Adeyanju lectures at the Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary in Ogbomoso, Nigeria. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) in Pastoral Care and Counselling from the institution and another PhD in Educational Management from Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria. Her interest is in providing leadership through sound scholarship and mentorship.

Impact Statement

The study addresses the positive effect of sleep on students’ academic performance in higher institutions of learning. Many students are of the opinion that the lesser they sleep, the better their academic performance. Students believe reading into or throughout the night can help achieve excellent academic performance, but an investigation into Ian Oswald’s restoration theory of sleep proves otherwise.

The study investigated the sleep pattern of students in universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and theological seminaries through interviews and found out that students with average and above average academic performance are the ones who observe night sleep as at when due. The study establishes that good quantity and quality of sleep benefit the body and the brain: a fitted body and sound mind aid excellent academic performance.

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