Thought Suppression, Sleep Quality and Cognitive Failures Among University Students

Abstract

The present study aimed to explore the relationship between thought suppression, sleep quality, and cognitive failures among university students. It was also intended to determine the demographic variables in relation to the study variables. Sample comprise of university students from private and government sectors of Islamabad and Rawalpindi (N = 505), which included male students (n = 196) and female students (n = 309). The construct were assessed by White Bear Suppression Inventory (Wegner & Zanakos, 1994), Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (Busses et aI., 1988) and Cognitive failure Questionnaire (Broadbent et aI., 1982). Correlation analysis indicated positive correlation between thought suppression, sleep quality, and cognitive failures. With respect to age, findings revealed that individuals in early adulthood score significantly higher on thought suppression. Results also indicated that graduate students and post graduate students scored higher on thought suppression.