A Multi-Qualitative Approach to Students' Sleep Disorders at Corona Epidemic

The aim of this study was to identify the factors affecting students' sleep disorders in corona pandemic. This research is a qualitative multi-method and has been done using two meta-synthesis and phenomenological quality designs. In meta-synthesis; the analysis was based on the six-step method of Sandelowski and Barroso 21 related research sources. In phenomenology; based on Colaizzi's seven-stage model, the necessary information was collected through semi-structured interviews with 12 graduate students of Shiraz University and analyzed using content analysis method. The validity of the data was verified using the techniques of verifiability (researchers' self-review), reliability (accurate guidance of data collection flow) and data alignment. The results showed that the factors affecting students' sleep disorders in corona pandemic can be classified into four main themes: social interactions, mental health, physical activity and educational activities. Due to the high impact of regular sleep patterns on students' academic future, the improvement and development of educational programs and counseling in the complementary view of culture building and coexistence in virtual education is of special interest.