Chronotype-specific associations of sleep–wake schedule with behavioral, physiological and psychological parameters
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2026
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Abstract
Abstract Diurnal variations in human performance are known to be associated with chronotype, which reflects individual differences in preferred sleep–wake cycles. Early chronotypes (ECs) exhibit superior motor and cognitive functions in the morning, whereas late chronotypes (LCs) tend to perform better in the evening. However, previous studies have examined these patterns under socially imposed nighttime sleep schedules, without considering individuals’ preferred sleep timing. Thus, it remains unclear whether these chronotype-dependent performance peaks persist when individuals follow their preferred sleep schedules. To address this question, we measured subjective states, sleep pressure (using electroencephalography), and motor and cognitive functions at 1.5 and 12.5 hours after awakening under two conditions: the Clock-Time condition (10:30 p.m.–6:30 a.m. sleep aligned with social rhythms) and the Self-Time condition (8 hours of sleep aligned with individual preferences). The results revealed distinct chronotype-specific patterns. ECs exhibited increases in fatigue and sleepiness dependent on awake duration, showing typical sleep pressure accumulation. LCs were more affected by sleep timing and showed atypical patterns of sleep pressure accumulation compared with ECs. Motor ability tended to improve in the afternoon in both chronotypes, irrespective of sleep–wake schedule, whereas cognitive performance peaked at different stages of wakefulness - earlier for ECs and later for LCs - independent of the time of day. These findings suggest that chronotype-aligned sleep–wake schedules could help optimize fatigue management, cognitive performance, and motor control. Diurnal variations in performance cannot be attributed to clock time alone but emerge from the combined effects of chronotype, awake duration, and sleep–wake regulation.
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| Authors | Toko Haga, Seitaro Iwama, Junichi Ushiba, Junichi Ushiyama |
| Journal | SLEEP Advances |
| Year | 2026 |
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10.1093/sleepadvances/zpag087
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