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Global Study Links Snooze Button Use to Disrupted Sleep and Grogginess

Research analyzing 3 million sleep sessions highlights widespread snooze habits, their impact on REM sleep, and expert recommendations for healthier wake routines.

Overview

  • Over 55% of recorded sleep sessions ended with snooze button use, averaging 11 minutes of delayed wake time.
  • Heavy snooze users, relying on snooze more than 80% of mornings, exhibited erratic sleep schedules and snoozed for an average of 20 minutes daily.
  • Snoozing disrupts critical REM sleep stages, replacing restorative sleep with light, fragmented sleep and contributing to morning grogginess.
  • Snooze usage peaks on weekdays and is most prevalent in the U.S., Sweden, and Germany, while lowest in Japan and Australia.
  • Experts recommend setting alarms for the latest possible wake time and avoiding snooze to optimize sleep quality and next-day performance.