Being a morning person or a night person is a biologically driven trait rather than just a preference
Is it true that being a morning person or a night person is a biologically driven trait rather than just a preference?
Yes. Scientific literature strongly supports the view that chronotype is a biologically driven trait influenced by genetics and circadian rhythms rather than merely a matter of personal choice.
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The provided papers consistently demonstrate that chronotype is rooted in genetics, endocrine profiles (like cortisol and melatonin), circadian regulation, and physiological markers. None of the papers refute this biological basis; therefore, the claim is supported.
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Chauhan, S., Norbury, R., Fassbender, K., Ettinger, U., & Kumari, V. (2023). Beyond Sleep: A Multidimensional Model of Chronotype.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neubiorev.2023.105114
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B, P., J, V., & O, P. (2024). Meal timing and its role in obesity and associated diseases.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2024.1359772
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Bhattacharjee, A. & Chakraborty, A. (2025). The prevalence of morningness–eveningness in university-level students of North-East India: Impact on their sleep physiology and metabolic processes. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1080/07420528.2025.2511259
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M, C., DS, T., X, W., Z, Y., Z, X., D, Z., D, W., Y, Z., Y, Q., & Y, J. (2024). Exploring the Causal Association between Morning Diurnal Preference and Psychiatric Disorders: A Bidirectional Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Analysis.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3390/life14101225
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The provided papers consistently demonstrate that chronotype is rooted in genetics, endocrine profiles (like cortisol and melatonin), circadian regulation, and physiological markers. None of the papers refute this biological basis; therefore, the claim is supported.
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