Archive · 27 May 2025
Study Reveals Snoozing Disrupts Sleep and Sleep Schedules
Hitting the snooze button might seem harmless, but a new study shows it can disrupt your sleep.
Researchers analyzed data from over 21,000 people and found that most snoozed, averaging 11 minutes extra.
Snoozing interrupts deep sleep stages, like REM sleep, leaving you feeling less rested.
Heavy snooze users also tend to have irregular sleep patterns.
The study suggests setting your alarm for the latest possible time and then getting up immediately for better sleep quality.
People in the US, Sweden, and Germany snooze the most.
Study by Mass General Brigham found over 50% of sleep sessions involve snoozing.
Snoozing averages 11 minutes of extra rest and disrupts restorative sleep.
Heavy snooze users exhibit more erratic sleep schedules.
Snoozing interrupts important sleep stages like REM sleep.
US, Sweden, and Germany have the highest snooze button usage.
- Who
- Researchers at Mass General Brigham, including over 21,000 users.
- What
- A study analyzing snooze button usage and its effects on sleep quality.
- When
- Findings are based on recent sleep data analysis.
- Where
- Data collected globally, with highest snooze use in US, Sweden, and Germany.
- Why
- To understand the impact of the snooze function on sleep patterns.
- Study Location
- Mass General Brigham
- Participants
- Over 21,000 users
- Average Snooze Time
- 11 minutes
- Sleep Sessions with Snoozing
- Over 50%
- Heavy Snooze Users
- Snooze on 80% of mornings
- Highest Snooze Usage
- US, Sweden, Germany