Investigating the Factors Affecting Coronavirus Phobia: A Research Based on Grounded Theory

Mohammad Reza Yekta¹

1) Master student in family counseling, Islamic Azad University, Roodehen Branch, Roodehen, Iran.

IOI Code : XCFF-FFEDG
Publication : Demo - Website of Saman Conference Management System(iccuma.ir)
Abstract :
    The purpose of this study was to Investigating the Factors Affecting Coronavirus Phobia, Based on Grounded Theory. The statistical population of the present study was the students of the Islamic Azad University, E-Branch in the second semester of the academic year 2020-21 and a semi-structured interview was used to collect data. Data collection in the first week of March 2021 and data analysis approach was based on the data theory of the foundation (grounded theory) based on the method of Strauss and Corbin (1990). Findings showed that factors such as psychological factors, economic and social factors affect the Phobia of coronavirus. Among the mentioned factors, social factors had the first priority (46.24%), psychological factors had the second priority (41.94%) and economic factors had the third priority (11.92%). In social factors, avoiding people who sneeze , in psychological factors, normalization and in economic factors, the component lack of disinfectants have been the most effective components. According to research findings; Three important factors are known to cause Coronavirus, so the Covid-19 pandemic can seriously affect the social, psychological, and economic dimensions of a person s life. Therefore, providing good advice to families can have a positive impact on improving this crisis.

Keywords : phobia covid 19 qualitative analysis identification