Individual differences in chronotypes associated with academic performance among Chilean University students

Macarena Valladares; Rodrigo Ramírez-Tagle; Miss Alexandra Muñoz; Ana María Obregón

doi:10.1080/07420528.2017.1413385

Individual differences in chronotypes associated with academic performance among Chilean University students

Macarena Valladares, Rodrigo Ramírez-Tagle, Miss Alexandra Muñoz, Ana María Obregón

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A chronotype is an individual trait that determines circadian rhythm (dark/light cycle) characteristics, associated with bedtime, waking, and other daily activities. A chronotype is classified as morning, intermediate, and evening. The objective is to associate chronotypes with academic performance in university students. A cross-sectional study was performed to evaluate the chronotype of university students (n = 703) by Horne-Ostberg questionnaire and associated with academic performance. The group with higher GPAs had higher chronotype scores (p = 0.002). Morning and intermediate chronotypes exhibited better academic performance; however, more studies are necessary to determine the underlying causes, which could influence cognitive aspects.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	578-583
Number of pages	6
Journal	Chronobiology International
Volume	35
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/07420528.2017.1413385
State	Published - 3 Apr 2018
Externally published	Yes

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academic performance
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university students

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