Adolescent Chronotype: Why Teens Are Wired for Late Nights
Introduction to Adolescent Chronotype The concept of chronotype refers to an individual’s intrinsic preference for sleeping and waking at a particular time, fundamentally dictated by their internal biological clock, the circadian rhythm. While chronotypes exist on a spectrum ranging from “morning larks” (early types) to “night owls” (evening types), adolescence marks a critical developmental period […]