The impact of the 2024 US presidential election campaign on population sleep: A representative survey from National Sleep Foundation.

OBJECTIVES

The dynamics of presidential campaigns and elections may have a negative effect on sleep health; however, most research is focused on election nights. The current study examined the impact of the 2024 presidential election on sleep during the broader election campaign period, exploring potential demographic differences in negative impact.

METHODS

The National Sleep Foundation conducted a survey among a nationally-representative, random sample of 1421 American adults, including questions on election-related sleep impact, sleep duration and quality.

RESULTS

Seventeen percent of US adults reported a negative impact of the 2024 presidential election campaign on their sleep, with significant group differences observed across age, race/ethnicity, employment status, and household composition.

CONCLUSIONS

Major social events like the 2024 presidential campaign and election can negatively impact sleep health, with some individuals being more susceptible to negative effects. Future studies are needed to better understand the potential widespread negative consequences of common social experiences and strategies to mitigate their effects.