A Cross-sectional Study of Resilience and Well-being as Mediators for Sleep Disturbance and College Life Adjustment Among Student Veterans

Both military veterans and college students report sleeping disturbance as one of their most prevalent problems. However, few studies have explored and sought to understand sleep disturbance among student veteran populations. This study examines the relationships between sleep disturbance, resilience, well-being, and adjustment to college life for student veterans. Participants were 205 student Veterans from universities across the United States. A correlational analysis found that sleep disturbance was negatively correlated with resilience, well-being, and college life adjustment. Resilience was positively correlated with well-being and college life adjustment. Well-being was positively correlated with college life adjustment. A serial mediation analysis revealed a significant indirect effect of sleep disturbance on college life adjustment. The study highlights the negative impact of sleep problems on resilience, well-being, and college adjustment. The findings support that addressing sleep disturbance is crucial for supporting the successful transition and academic achievement of student veterans.