Social Jetlag in adolescents: From a nursing perspective

Problem Social Jetlag (SJL) is a condition leading to many important physical, mental, behavioral, and cognitive problems in adolescents. Methods The sample of this study, which used a descriptive and correlational design, consisted of 247 high school students. The SJL parameters were informed by the literature, while chronotype was identified using the Morningness‐Eveningness Scale for Children. The factors associated with SJL were determined using a structured questionnaire. Findings Students' SJL value was 2 h 10 min ± 01:11. As students' tendency to be an evening chronotype increased, the SJL value increased, as well (r = −0.472; p