Which age group typically reports 6-8.5 hours of sleep per night?

• A. Young adults
• B. Adolescents
• C. School-age
• D. Preschool

Answer: (A)

Sleep duration patterns change with age, so the amount people report sleeping often reflects typical life demands for that group. Many young adults fall into a six to eight and a half hour range due to balancing work, study, social activities, and screen time, even though recommendations usually suggest roughly seven to nine hours. Preschoolers typically sleep the most—about ten to thirteen hours—school-age children usually around nine to eleven hours, and adolescents commonly around eight to ten hours. Because the six to eight and a half hour window aligns best with what young adults frequently report, that group is the best fit for this range.