A perspective on sleep: A qualitative study on the sleep quality of nursing students

Authors : Birsel Molu, Funda Özpulat, Melike Taşdelen Baş

Pages : 25-42

Doi:10.70479/thdd.1650343

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Publication Date : 2025-05-19

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Aim: This qualitative study aims to explore nursing students\\\' sleep quality and experiences, examining the physiological, psychological, and environmental factors that influence their sleep patterns. Material and Method: The research was conducted with nursing students enrolled at a School of Health in Turkey between January 7–February 7, 2025. Participants were selected using maximum variation and criterion sampling methods. Data were collected through semi-structured individual and focus group interviews, using a 9-item sociodemographic form and a 5-question interview form developed by the researchers. The data were analyzed using thematic content analysis and metaphor analysis with MAXQDA software. Results: Among the 39 nursing students who participated, 61.5% were female and 38.5% were male. The analysis identified 3 main themes, 11 sub-themes, and 76 codes. The findings revealed that nursing students\\\' sleep experiences were influenced by physiological, psychological, and environmental factors. Fatigue, stress, academic pressures, and unfavorable environmental conditions decreased sleep quality, while physical comfort, mental relaxation, and suitable environmental conditions facilitated sleep. Conclusion: Among these themes, the psychological factor’s theme, which had the highest number of codes, indicates that students\\\' sleep patterns are largely affected by their mental and emotional states. Specifically, stress, anxiety, and academic pressure negatively impact sleep quality.
Keywords : akademik stres, hemşirelik öğrencileri, nitel çalışma, uyku hijyeni, uyku kalitesi

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