2024
Natural language processing in mixed-methods evaluation of a digital sleep-alcohol intervention for young adults
Griffith F, Ash G, Augustine M, Latimer L, Verne N, Redeker N, O’Malley S, DeMartini K, Fucito L. Natural language processing in mixed-methods evaluation of a digital sleep-alcohol intervention for young adults. Npj Digital Medicine 2024, 7: 342. PMID: 39613828, PMCID: PMC11606959, DOI: 10.1038/s41746-024-01321-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchYoung adultsLanguage processingEvaluating young adultsControl participantsHeavy drinkingSleep factorsImprove sleepNatural language processingPersonalized feedbackParticipation motivationParticipantsSleepAdultsMixed-methods evaluationControl interventionsInterventionConvergent mixed methodsMotivationIncreased awarenessAlcohol
2017
Self-Medication for Sleep in College Students: Concurrent and Prospective Associations With Sleep and Alcohol Behavior
Goodhines PA, Gellis LA, Kim J, Fucito LM, Park A. Self-Medication for Sleep in College Students: Concurrent and Prospective Associations With Sleep and Alcohol Behavior. Behavioral Sleep Medicine 2017, 17: 327-341. PMID: 28749704, PMCID: PMC5787047, DOI: 10.1080/15402002.2017.1357119.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSleep aid useInsomnia symptomsAid useSleep aidsProspective associationsAssociated sleep problemsAlcohol frequencyAlcohol-related correlatesDrinking consequencesNegative drinking consequencesCounter medicationsAlcohol drinkingSelf medicationPoor sleepSleep problemsTime 1SymptomsSleepAverage intervalAlcohol behaviorConcurrent drinkingLongitudinal studySubstantial subsetDrinkingCurrent study
2014
Variations in Sleep Characteristics and Sleep-Related Impairment in At-Risk College Drinkers: A Latent Profile Analysis
DeMartini KS, Fucito LM. Variations in Sleep Characteristics and Sleep-Related Impairment in At-Risk College Drinkers: A Latent Profile Analysis. Health Psychology 2014, 33: 1164-1173. PMID: 25133844, PMCID: PMC4428320, DOI: 10.1037/hea0000115.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSleep-related impairmentSleep patternsSleep characteristicsAlcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-Consumption scoresIllicit substance useRisk college drinkersIncrease riskLevels of alcoholDaytime consequencesSubsequent validation analysisInsufficient sleepAlcohol consumptionHealth treatmentDrug useAlcohol assessmentCollege student drinkersCollege drinkersLater bedtimesAlcohol useSleepBehavior Problem ScaleSubstance useImpairmentDrinkersGreater alcohol usePerceptions of Heavy-Drinking College Students About a Sleep and Alcohol Health Intervention
Fucito LM, DeMartini KS, Hanrahan TH, Whittemore R, Yaggi HK, Redeker NS. Perceptions of Heavy-Drinking College Students About a Sleep and Alcohol Health Intervention. Behavioral Sleep Medicine 2014, 13: 395-411. PMID: 24924956, PMCID: PMC4265000, DOI: 10.1080/15402002.2014.919919.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCollege studentsHeavy-drinking college studentsHeavy drinking college studentsPerception of sleepSleep-related impairmentSemistructured focus group interviewsWeb-based interventionPsychological characteristicsMixed-methods studySleep disturbancesQualitative investigationSleep latencyAlcohol interactionsFocus group interviewsSleepPerceptionFrequent drinkingSpecific contentParticipantsMethods studyFormat preferencesStudentsGroup interviewsInterventionHealth interventions