The Psychological Significance of Sleep Quality for Emotion Regulation in Individuals with High Activity Demands


Authors

(1) * Novia Rofiatul Khoiriyah   (Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, Indonesia)  
        Indonesia
(2)  Elok Azimatuz Zahroh   (Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, Indonesia)  
        Indonesia
(*) Corresponding Author

Abstract


Sleep quality has become increasingly critical in modern, high-demand lifestyles because of its close relationship with emotional functioning. This study explores the meaning of sleep quality in emotion regulation among individuals with high activity demands. Using a phenomenological qualitative approach, we collected data from 12 participants with intensive daily responsibilities through in-depth semi-structured interviews, observations, and field notes. We analyzed the data using condensation, reduction, display, and verification procedures. The findings reveal three main themes: restorative sleep enhances emotional stability and cognitive reappraisal capacity; sleep deprivation intensifies emotional reactivity and impulsive responses; and subjective meanings of sleep (self-care, sacrifice, reward) shape regulation strategies and emotional outcomes. The study contributes by positioning sleep as a lived psychological resource rather than merely a physiological variable. It recommends integrating belief-oriented sleep interventions to strengthen adaptive emotion regulation in high-demand contexts.



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