According to survey agencies, 75% of Malaysian college students report not getting enough sleep, the highest percentage of any of the 15 participating countries!
The “2023 Global College Student Poll” was carried out by Chegg.org, a subsidiary of the non-profit technology education company Chegg, and involved interviews with college students from 15 different countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, and the United States. Oriental Daily reported on this development.
Up to 75% of Malaysian college students, among respondents from various nations, think that they struggle with getting enough sleep. Out of the fifteen countries, this is also the highest ranking; the United States (71%) and Australia (69%) are next in close succession.
Furthermore, the highest percentage of college students in Kenya and Canada—35 percent and 38 percent, respectively—get enough sleep.
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Not only is sleep deprivation an issue for 54% of college students worldwide, but anxiety is another. The survey covered 15 countries, and the US had the highest percentage of anxious college students (68%), followed by Brazil (65%) and Australia (64%).
Up to 56% of college students in Malaysia report experiencing anxiety on a daily basis, which is significantly higher than the global average. Kenya (37%) and Canada (38%), after South Korea (36%), have the lowest levels of anxiety.
Overall, anxiety (56%) and sleep deprivation (75%) are the two main mental health issues that Malaysian college students face today.
While college students put a lot of effort into their studies, they also need to look after themselves. Don’t overwork your body. The benefit surpasses the benefit.
