People in jobs sleep better than jobless
March 7th, 2011 - 4:24 pm ICT by IANSLondon, March 7 (IANS) The employed and self-employed enjoy much better sleep than those out of work, according to one of the world’s largest studies.
The jobless are over 40 percent more likely to report difficulty staying asleep than those in jobs.
However, job satisfaction affects the quality of sleep, with 33 percent of the most dissatisfied employees reporting poor sleep quality compared to only 18 percent of the most satisfied.
Analysis of the early data from Understanding Society based on 14,000 households in Britain found that overall the best sleep was reported by people with higher levels of education and by married people, according to a Surrey University statement.
The type of work a person does also impacts on sleep, with those in routine occupations reporting worse sleep than those in professional occupations.
Sara Arber, professor of sociology at the University of Surrey, who analysed the findings said: “The increased incidence of sleep problems among the disadvantaged in society may be one factor leading to their poorer health.”
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