Sleep Quality and Its Association with Life Satisfaction Among Employees in the United Arab Emirates: A Cross-Sectional Study
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Objectives
This study aimed to assess sleep patterns and life satisfaction among employees of a private company in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and to examine the relationships among sleep quality, life satisfaction, and selected demographic variables. A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional survey design was adopted.
Methods
A convenience sample of 110 male employees participated in the study. Data were collected using the Sleep Disorder Assessment Scale (16 items; Cronbach’s α = 0.89) and the Life Satisfaction Scale (5 items). Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 29, including descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and Pearson correlation analysis.
Results
Most participants (66.4%) were aged 20–30 years, and 82.7% experienced moderate sleep-related problems. Mobile phone use before bedtime was common, with 60.9% reporting occasional use and 35.5% reporting regular use. Overall, 41.8% reported neutral life satisfaction, while 25.5% and 24.6% were slightly and extremely satisfied, respectively. A significant negative correlation was found between poor sleep patterns and life satisfaction (r = −0.389, p < 0.001). Mobile phone use before bedtime and shift work were significantly associated with sleep patterns ( p = 0.048).
Conclusion
Poor sleep quality, particularly among shift workers and frequent bedtime mobile phone users, is associated with lower life satisfaction. Workplace interventions promoting sleep hygiene may enhance employee well-being.
