Individual differences in chronotypes associated with academic performance among Chilean University students |
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| Authors: | Macarena Valladares Rodrigo Ramírez-Tagle Miss Alexandra Muñoz Ana María Obregón |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Universidad Bernardo O’Higgins, Centro Integrativo de Biología y Química Aplicada, Santiago, Chile;2. Escuela de Ingeniería, Universidad Bernardo O′Higgins, Santiago, Chile;3. Escuela de Nutrición y dietética, Universidad Bernardo O′Higgins, Santiago, Chile;4. Escuela de nutrición y dietética, Universidad San Sebastian, Concepcion, Chile |
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| Abstract: | 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. |
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| Keywords: | Chronotype academic performance university students |
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