{"id":6081,"date":"2023-05-25T02:10:41","date_gmt":"2023-05-25T02:10:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bettersleep.org\/?p=6081"},"modified":"2023-05-25T02:10:41","modified_gmt":"2023-05-25T02:10:41","slug":"research-on-sleep-habits-and-bed-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bettersleep.org\/research\/research-on-sleep-habits-and-bed-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"BSC&#8217;s 2023 Report: Sleep Habits and Bed Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Background and Objectives<\/h2>\n<p>Since 1996, the Better Sleep Council has conducted research to understand and track changes in consumer attitudes<br \/>\ntowards sleep and health, and their mattress purchasing decision-making.<\/p>\n<p>The overarching objective of the research has been to inform the communication strategy of the industry, to educate<br \/>\nconsumers about the health benefits of sleeping on a quality mattress and the importance of regular mattress<br \/>\nreplacement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The current research examines the following topics:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sleep attitudes and habits<\/li>\n<li>Bed activities and habits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Methodology<\/h2>\n<p>Fluent Research conducted the survey on behalf of ISPA<br \/>\nThe survey was conducted online in the US from December 2-8, 2022<br \/>\n1,005 respondents aged 18 or over participated in the survey<\/p>\n<h2>Key Findings: Sleep Attitudes and Habits<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Nearly half of US adults (48%) say they do not get enough sleep, and most are less than very satisfied with the quality of their sleep.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The majority of adults (53%) report sleeping 6 hours or less on a typical night.<\/li>\n<li>Eight in 10 adults are less than very satisfied with the quality of their sleep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Those who are dissatisfied with the quality of their sleep are less likely than others to describe their health as excellent or very good.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Top impediments to a good night\u2019s sleep vary by age, however, a majority of adults (60%) report that physical discomfort (body pain or<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>being too hot or too cold) gets in the way of getting a good night\u2019s sleep.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Boomers and Gen Xers are more likely to say body pain impedes their sleep, while worrying about money is the most common impediment<br \/>\namong Gen Zs and Millennials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Most US adults (81%) take steps to help them get a good night\u2019s sleep.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>41% adjust their tech or media use, 40% have a sleep routine, and 33% get exercise during the day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Women and parents of children under 18 years old are likely to report facing sleep challenges.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>More women than men say they do not get enough sleep (54% vs. 42%).<\/li>\n<li>Parents of children under 18 are more likely than those without children at home to sleep 6 hours or less on a typical night (60% vs. 52%).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Key Findings: Bed Activities and Habits<\/h2>\n<p><strong>US adults engage in a wide range of media use in bed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>66% use their smartphone, 60% watch video content, 33% read, and 33% listen to audio content weekly or more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Overall, most adults (69%) say they never do work or schoolwork in bed. However, doing work or schoolwork in bed varies by age.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Three-quarters of adults (74%) sleep wearing pajamas, nightshirts, etc. at least a few times a week or more.<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 One-third of adults (32%) sleep wearing socks at least a few times a week or more.<br \/>\n\u2022 Two in 10 adults (21%) sleep in the nude at least a few times a week or more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Many US adults have a daily bed companion, such as a partner or pet.<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Four in 10 adults (43%) sleep with a partner every day or nearly every day.<br \/>\n\u2022 Two in 10 adults (22%) sleep with a pet(s) every day or nearly every day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Three-quarters of US adults (72%) say that comfort is the most important thing they look for in a new mattress.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>More details about sleep habits and bed activities can be found in the full report here: <a href=\"https:\/\/bettersleep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ISPA-Sleep-Habits-and-Bed-Activities-Report-2022-2.1.2023.pdf\">Sleep Habits and Bed Activities Report 2023<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Background and Objectives Since 1996, the Better Sleep Council has conducted research to understand and track changes in consumer attitudes towards sleep and health, and their mattress purchasing decision-making. 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