
Sleep, Stress & Recovery
Sleep, Stress, and Recovery Quality of Life
The phenotype of recovery XI: associations of sleep quality and perceived stress with discounting and quality of life in substance use recovery
Yu-Hua Yeh; Michelle H. Zheng; Allison N. Tegge; Liqa N. Athamneh; Roberta Freitas-Lemos; Candice L. Dwyer; Warren K. Bickel
Quality of Life Research
2024 March
Summary
This exploratory study examines sleep quality and perceived stress together as factors that may shape recovery from substance use disorder. Using data from individuals in recovery, the article evaluates how sleep and stress relate to delay discounting, effort discounting, and quality of life. Findings suggest that sleep quality is associated with delay discounting, while perceived stress is associated with several quality-of-life domains, including psychological health, social relationships, and environment. Both sleep and stress were associated with physical health quality of life. The article underscores the importance of considering everyday health and stress-related factors as part of recovery research and intervention planning.
Key Findings:
Sleep was associated with delay discounting, while stress was linked with multiple quality-of-life domains.
Implications:
Interventions that address sleep and stress may support better recovery outcomes and quality of life.

