What does this research mean for the field?

Suboptimal sleep development trajectories in children and adolescents are associated with an increased risk of hyperactivity and inattention, suggesting a co-evolution of these traits. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To explore the relationship between sleep trajectories and behavioral development in children and adolescents.

April 13, 2026Open Access

Sleep trajectories and behavioural development in children and adolescents

Key Points

To explore the relationship between sleep trajectories and behavioral development in children and adolescents.
Analyzed varying sleep characteristics in children and adolescents.
Investigated links between sleep patterns and behavioral outcomes like hyperactivity and inattention.
Studied the co-evolution of sleep and behavior over time.
Identified that less optimal sleep developments correlate with increased hyperactivity and inattention risk.
Found variability in sleep patterns among children and adolescents.
Suggested potential mechanisms for the co-evolution of sleep and behavior.

Abstract

Children and adolescents do not all have the same sleep characteristics or the same developments over time. The least optimal developments are associated with a higher risk of hyperactivity/inattention. Co-evolution is suggested.

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