Subclinically Depressed Individuals Showed Less Trust after a Night of Sleep Deprivation

• Li, Cheng ^[1] ; Lam, Yeuk Ching ^[1] ; Hsiao, Janet Hui-Wen ^[4] ; Yee, Lydia Ting Sum ^[2] ; Zhang, Jinxiao ^[3] ; Lau, Esther Yuet Ying ^[1]
  1. [1] Education University of Hong Kong

     Education University of Hong Kong

     RAE de Hong Kong (China)

     
  2. [2] University of Reading

     University of Reading

     Reino Unido

     
  3. [3] Stanford University

     Stanford University

     Estados Unidos

     
  4. [4] Hong Kong University of Science & Technology

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• Localización: The Spanish Journal of Psychology, ISSN 1138-7416, Nº 28, 2025
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.1017/SJP.2025.11
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  • Insufficient sleep’s impact on cognitive and emotional function is well-documented, but its effects on social functioning remain understudied. This research investigates the influence of depressive symptoms on the relationship between sleep deprivation (SD) and social decision-making. Forty-two young adults were randomly assigned to either the SD or sleep control (SC) group. The SD group stayed awake in the laboratory, while the SC group had a normal night’s sleep at home. During the subsequent morning, participants completed a Trust Game (TG) in which a higher monetary offer distributed by them indicated more trust toward their partners. They also completed an Ultimatum Game (UG) in which a higher acceptance rate indicated more rational decision-making. The results revealed that depressive symptoms significantly moderated the effect of SD on trust in the TG. However, there was no interaction between group and depressive symptoms found in predicting acceptance rates in the UG. This study demonstrates that individuals with higher levels of depressive symptoms display less trust after SD, highlighting the role of depressive symptoms in modulating the impact of SD on social decision-making. Future research should explore sleep-related interventions targeting the psychosocial dysfunctions of individuals with depression.

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