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  "abstract": "ObjectivesThis study aimed to assess sleep patterns and life satisfaction among employees of a private company in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and to examine the relationships among sleep quality, life satisfaction, and selected demographic variables. A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional survey design was adopted.\n\nMethodsA convenience sample of 110 male employees participated in the study. Data were collected using the Sleep Disorder Assessment Scale (16 items; Cronbachs = 0.89) and the Life Satisfaction Scale (5 items). Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 29, including descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and Pearson correlation analysis.\n\nResultsMost participants (66.4%) were aged 20-30 years, and 82.7% experienced moderate sleep-related problems. Mobile phone use before bedtime was common, with 60.9% reporting occasional use and 35.5% reporting regular use. Overall, 41.8% reported neutral life satisfaction, while 25.5% and 24.6% were slightly and extremely satisfied, respectively. A significant negative correlation was found between poor sleep patterns and life satisfaction (r = -0.389, p < 0.001). Mobile phone use before bedtime and shift work were significantly associated with sleep patterns (p = 0.048).\n\nConclusionPoor sleep quality, particularly among shift workers and frequent bedtime mobile phone users, is associated with lower life satisfaction. Workplace interventions promoting sleep hygiene may enhance employee well-being.",
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  "doi": "10.64898/2026.08.28.26361603",
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  "published": "2026-08-28",
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  "title": "Sleep Quality and Its Association with Life Satisfaction Among Employees in the United Arab Emirates: A Cross-Sectional Study",
  "title_text": "Sleep Quality and Its Association with Life Satisfaction Among Employees in the United Arab Emirates: A Cross-Sectional Study",
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