A new study by researchers at Mass General Brigham found that over 50% of sleep sessions end in a snooze alarm, despite expert warnings against it. The study analyzed data from over 21,000 people worldwide and found that users spent an average of 11 minutes on the snooze button each morning. Heavy users of the snooze function pressed the button on more than 80% of their mornings, spending up to 20 minutes between snooze alarms.
The study revealed that reliance on the snooze button varied by day of the week, with Mondays being the most likely for snoozing. People who slept less than five hours per night were also less likely to use the snooze function. Heavy users demonstrated more erratic sleep schedules.
According to lead author Rebecca Robbins, hitting the snooze alarm disrupts critical stages of sleep and only provides light sleep in between snooze alarms. The study authors emphasize that setting the alarm for the latest possible time and committing to waking up on schedule is the best approach for optimizing sleep and daily performance.
Source: https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/about/newsroom/press-releases/dont-hit-snooze-on-new-research-about-waking-up-each-morning