Abstract
Traditionally depression was not considered as a problem of children. Views on
adolescent depression have changed significantly even since the 1970's where
childhood depression was thought to be masked by other conditions. Today,
childhood depression is widely recognized and health professionals as a serious
condition effecting both adolescents and young children. There are several
different types of sleep disorders that affect youth; each disorder can have a
significant impact on daytime functioning and development, including learning,
growth, behavior, and emotion regulation. Recently researchers have started to
uncover the interaction between sleep and psychiatric disorders in children,
including depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and autism. The
interplay of sleep disturbance among children with psychiatric disorders has not
been studied comprehensively; it is noticeable that children with significant
emotional and behavioral problems are more likely to experience sleep
difficulties. The present research is focused to understand sleeping patterns of
children. Sample, in the present study consist of 115 children selected from
schools in Karachi. Results have revealed various personality problems found
in the sample. Correlations have also been made with selected sub categories of
depression variable with sleeping disorder, which have also shown positive
association.
Nabeel Ahmad Zubairi, Sumbul Khalid. (2011) SLEEP DISORDER: A FACTOR TOWARDS DEPRESSION AMONG CHILDREN, Journal of Social Science and Humanities, Volume 50, Issue 2.
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