Good sleep is vital for many important spheres of our lives, and it's especially important for people who work a lot.
A study led by Washington State University revealed that sleep quality significantly impacts women's career aspirations and mood, while men's ambitions remain unaffected.
Let's find out more.
An experiment on sleep and ambitions
Over a two-week survey of 135 U.S. workers, participants reported their sleep quality and mood twice a day and their intentions regarding career advancement later in the day.
Researchers found that when women experienced good sleep and positive mood, they were more oriented toward pursuing status and responsibility at work, while poor sleep quality resulted in reduced aspirations.
Despite similar sleep quality reports between genders, women more frequently expressed lowered intentions to seek career advancement after poor sleep.
What the results mean
Researchers speculate that this gender discrepancy may relate to women's emotional reactivity and societal expectations, both affecting their career goals.
The study suggests practical steps for women, such as sleep improvement practices and emotion regulation techniques, to enhance their career aspirations.
