The use of vapes amongst young people has risen over the last decade, and not enough is known about its effects. To learn more, researchers surveyed 316 participants (263 did not vape, 49 did) about their habits and health.
University of Surrey researchers investigated the relationship between vaping, sleep quality and mental health of young adults aged 18-25 years. Researchers also investigated loneliness and mindfulness and how they relate to vaping, which is known to promote emotional regulation. They also studied rumination, which involves repetitive thinking or dwelling on negative feelings.
Researchers found that the sleep quality of vape users was significantly lower than that of their non-vaping peers, with more than three-quarters displaying symptoms of insomnia. Researchers believe the stimulative properties of nicotine could cause this poor sleep and suggest that sleep deprivation could increase vape use as a way to compensate for lethargy during the day.
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