An Analysis on Sleep Habits and Generalized Anxiety Levels of Individuals during the COVİD-19 Pandemic

• Published in: Journal of Family Counseling and Education Vol. 5; no. 1; pp. 60 - 73
• Main Authors: ÇITAK, Şenel, PEKDEMİR, Ümit
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Eyüp Çelik 29.06.2020
• Subjects: Aile & Sosyal Politikalar; Eğitim Bilimleri; Felsefe & Psikoloji & Sosyoloji; Türkiye; Sakarya; sleep problems; Anxiety; COVİD-19 pandemic
• ISSN: 2548-1290; 2548-1290
• DOI: 10.32568/jfce.742086

COVİD-19 pandemic affecting the entire world rapidly and unpreparedly also continues to increase its effect in our country. In addition to the economic and health problems repeatedly addressed, the negative impact of the pandemic on human psychology also draws attention. In this study where we tried to measure the psychological impact of COVİD-19 pandemic on the society, the anxiety level of the individuals and some parameters such as anxiety-related sleep habit were also studied. In this context, the data were collected through a questionnaire generated by the researcher and GAD-7 scale (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) The research design was developed according to correlational survey design, one of the quantitative research methods. In the study, data were collected from 451 people (M = 226, F = 225) through online forms using easy sampling method. Results were analysed with descriptive statistics and independent t test methods. According to the results of the study, it was determined that a big part of the participants had high anxiety levels. Also, it was determined that individuals' sleeping habits changed and they had trouble sleeping during COVİD-19 pandemic. The study found that individuals having trouble sleeping, had a higher inclination to have generalized anxiety. The results were discussed in accordance with the literature and some proposals were made. COVİD-19 pandemic affecting the entire world rapidly and unpreparedly also continues to increase its effect in our country. In addition to the economic and health problems repeatedly addressed, the negative impact of the pandemic on human psychology also draws attention. In this study where we tried to measure the psychological impact of COVİD-19 pandemic on the society, the anxiety level of the individuals and some parameters such as anxiety-related sleep habit were also studied. In this context, the data were collected through a questionnaire generated by the researcher and GAD-7 scale (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) The research design was developed according to correlational survey design, one of the quantitative research methods. In the study, data were collected from 451 people (M = 226, F = 225) through online forms using easy sampling method. Results were analysed with descriptive statistics and independent t test methods. According to the results of the study, it was determined that a big part of the participants had high anxiety levels. Also, it was determined that individuals' sleeping habits changed and they had trouble sleeping during COVİD-19 pandemic. The study found that individuals having trouble sleeping, had a higher inclination to have generalized anxiety. The results were discussed in accordance with the literature and some proposals were made.