The quality of your sleep appears to shape your political behavior

The quality of your sleep appears to shape your political behavior

A steady night of restful sleep is associated with a greater likelihood of showing up at the polls to vote, while tossing and turning is linked to a higher chance of participating in non-traditional political acts like boycotts and protests. These varied political behaviors are tied to our biological need for restorative rest. The research on sleep and civic engagement was recently published in the journal Political Psychology. Voting and partic…