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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.

Last updated: Jul 25, 2026•0 RCTs•📖 Read as article →

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Study Evidence

Study 1. Urban Indian young adults' perceptions of a healthy lifestyle and its associated factors: a multi-city qualitative inquiry using thematic analysis.

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Rathi N, Sharma A, Sandilya S, Ghosh S, Chowdhury R, Singh M, Worsley A, Bruening M · Frontiers in public health (2026)

Participants: N/A
Duration: Not specified
Intervention: No intervention; qualitative inquiry using in-depth interviews
Outcome: Perceptions of a healthy lifestyle, including identification of adequate sleep as a component
Effect Size: N/A
Population: Urban Indian young adults aged 21-30 years (41 males, 38 females) from eight metropolitan cities

Result:

PubMed: 42487826DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2026.1886704

Mechanism Graph

Participants were interviewed about their perceptions of a healthy lifestyle
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Thematic analysis identified themes from interview transcripts
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Adequate sleep emerged as a sub-theme under perceptions of a healthy lifestyle
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Result: Sleep is recognized as important for a healthy lifestyle by urban Indian young adults

Limitations

  • ⚠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.

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References

  1. 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
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