Sleep Insights from Chennai: A Study on Quality and Productivity

This chapter presents findings from a randomized controlled trial in Chennai that examined sleep patterns among low-income adults, uncovering a significant sleep deprivation issue with an average of only 5.5 hours of actual sleep per night. It investigates the effectiveness of various interventions, including nap breaks, on productivity and wellness, challenging assumptions that better sleep directly translates to higher work performance. The discussion also highlights cultural perspectives on napping, proposing that systemic changes could improve overall sleep quality and mitigate sleep-related challenges.