Table 1 Future research questions
From: Contemporary Variables that Impact Sleep and Development in Female Adolescent Swimmers and Gymnasts
Research question | Possible mixed methods inquiry |
|---|---|
Does screen usage and caffeine consumption, prior to sleep impact the adolescent female gymnast and swimmer athlete performance and sleep quality? | PSQI; sleep tracking devices, including the sleep timer function of mobile devices; individual interviews; diet diary; sports season results |
Does screen content and caffeine consumption impact the adolescent female gymnast and swimmer sleep quality? | PSQI; Electronic social media, text, video diary or emoji questionnaire; sleep tracking devices; diet diary; individual interviews |
Is SWS and subsequent hormone release impacted by routines prior to sleep including screen usage and caffeine consumption in adolescent female gymnasts and swimmers? | Growth hormone testing; LH testing; portable EEG device testing |