Sleep Hygiene Test with scoring instructions and questions

J Behav Med. 2006 Jun;29(3):223-7. Epub 2006 Mar 24.

Assessment of sleep hygiene using the Sleep Hygiene Index.
Mastin DF, Bryson J, Corwyn R.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. dfmastin@ualr.edu
The Sleep Hygiene Index was developed to assess the practice of sleep hygiene behaviors. The Sleep Hygiene Index was delivered to 632 subjects and a subset of the subjects participated in a readministration of the instrument. Test-retest reliability analyses suggested that sleep hygiene behaviors are relatively stable over time for a nonclinical population. Results confirmed that sleep hygiene is strongly related to sleep quality and modestly related to perceptions of daytime sleepiness. As predicted, support of the sleep hygiene construct was also provided by strong correlations with the associated features of a diagnosis of inadequate sleep hygiene. The Sleep Hygiene Index, a much shorter sleep hygiene instrument than previously published, demonstrated comparable psychometric properties with additional evidence of validity and a clear item selection rationale.

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Sleep Hygiene Index

David F. Mastin, Jeff Bryson, and Robert Corwyn

University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR

Participants were asked to indicate how frequently they engage in specific behaviors (always, frequently, sometimes, rarely, never). The items were coded always = 5, frequently = 4, sometimes = 3, rarely = 2, never = 1. Item scores are summed providing a global assessment of sleep hygiene. Higher scores are indicative of more maladaptive sleep hygiene status. No items require reverse scoring.

Please rate all of the following statements using the scale below:

5 Always, 4 Frequently, 3 Sometimes, 2 Rarely, 1 Never

Sleep Hygiene Index Items

1.      I take daytime naps lasting two or more hours.

2.      I go to bed at different times from day to day.

3.      I get out of bed at different times from day to day.

4.      I exercise to the point of sweating within one hour of going to bed.

5.      I stay in bed longer than I should two or three times a week.

6.      I use alcohol, tobacco, or caffeine within four hours of going to bed or after going to bed.

7.      I do something that may wake me up before bedtime (for example: play video games, use the internet, or clean).

8.      I go to bed feeling stressed, angry, upset, or nervous.

9.      I use my bed for things other than sleeping or sex (for example: watch television, read, eat, or study).

10.  I sleep on an uncomfortable bed (for example: poor mattress or pillow, too much or not enough blankets).

11.  I sleep in an uncomfortable bedroom (for example: too bright, too stuffy, too hot, too cold, or too noisy).

12.  I do important work before bedtime (for example: pay bills, schedule, or study).

13.  I think, plan, or worry when I am in bed.

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