Abstract
This study examined the levels of sleep disorders and their influence on student passion among medical students in higher education institutions. It specifically assessed insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness, substance-related sleep disturbances, and sleep-disordered breathing, as well as harmonious and obsessive passion. A predictive correlation using structural equation modeling and factor analysis research design was utilized, with Slovin’s formula determining the sample of medical students from three medical schools in Misamis Oriental, Lanao, and Davao. Data were collected using standardized and researcher-made questionnaires and analyzed through descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, linear regression, Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Results showed varying levels of insomnia, daytime sleepiness, substance-related disturbances, and sleep-disordered breathing, alongside moderate levels of both forms of passion. Significant correlations emerged between sleep disorder dimensions and student passion, with sleep-disordered breathing identified as the strongest predictor of motivational orientation. CFA supported the validity of the four-factor sleep disorder model, and SEM demonstrated the pathways linking sleep conditions to harmonious and obsessive passion. Overall, the study concludes that sleep disorders adversely influence engagement, cognitive functioning, and academic drive. These findings highlight the need for comprehensive sleep health programs and targeted interventions to support medical students’ well-being and academic performance.
