Urban Indian young adults perceive adequate sleep as a component of a healthy lifestyle.
In a qualitative study of 79 urban Indian young adults (aged 21-30) from eight metropolitan cities, participants identified adequate sleep as one of three key perceptions of a healthy lifestyle, alongside consuming a balanced diet and leading an active life. The study used in-depth interviews and thematic analysis to explore barriers and facilitators of a healthy lifestyle.
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Urban Indian young adults perceive adequate sleep as a component of a healthy lifestyle. The current body of evidence comprises 1 study. EvidenceHub rates the overall confidence at 32/100 (low).
The Claim
Urban Indian young adults perceive adequate sleep as a component of a healthy lifestyle.
This conclusion is most relevant to: Urban Indian young adults aged 21-30 years (41 males, 38 females) from eight metropolitan cities.
What the Research Shows
The conclusion draws on 1 linked study. Highlights from the cited literature:
- ▸Urban Indian young adults' perceptions of a healthy lifestyle and its associated factors: a multi-city qualitative inquiry using thematic analysis. (Frontiers in public health, 2026) —
How It Works
The proposed biological pathway:
- ▸Participants were interviewed about their perceptions of a healthy lifestyle
- ▸Thematic analysis identified themes from interview transcripts
- ▸Adequate sleep emerged as a sub-theme under perceptions of a healthy lifestyle
- ▸Result: Sleep is recognized as important for a healthy lifestyle by urban Indian young adults
Who Might Benefit
Evidence fit by population:
- ▸Urban Indian young adults aged 21-30 years (41 males, 38 females) from eight metropolitan cities
Recommended Dose
N/A
Limitations & Caveats
Important context when interpreting this evidence:
- ▸Qualitative design limits generalizability to broader populations
- ▸Self-reported perceptions may not reflect actual sleep behaviors or outcomes
- ▸No quantitative measurement of sleep duration or quality was conducted
Frequently Asked Questions
What did the study find about sleep and a healthy lifestyle?▼
The study found that urban Indian young adults perceive adequate sleep as an essential component of a healthy lifestyle, along with balanced diet and physical activity.
How many participants were in the study?▼
A total of 79 young adults (41 males, 38 females) participated in the interviews.
What cities were included in the research?▼
Participants were recruited from eight metropolitan cities: New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru.
Was sleep measured objectively in this study?▼
No, sleep was not measured objectively. The study used qualitative interviews to explore perceptions, not quantitative sleep metrics.
References
- 1.Rathi N, Sharma A, Sandilya S, Ghosh S, Chowdhury R, Singh M, Worsley A, Bruening M. “Urban Indian young adults' perceptions of a healthy lifestyle and its associated factors: a multi-city qualitative inquiry using thematic analysis..” Frontiers in public health, 2026. PMID: 42487826 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2026.1886704