Metaphorical Analysis of Sleep Disorder from a Cognitive Perspective
| Author | Fatteme Raiisi | en |
| Orcid | Fatteme Raiisi [0000-0001-6496-769X] | en |
| Issued Date | 2026-01-31 | en |
| Abstract | Background: Understanding psychological states related to sleep disorders often requires the use of conceptual or cognitive metaphors. Objectives: This study aims to perform a cognitive-metaphorical analysis of sleep disorders. Methods: This qualitative study employed cognitive analysis and was conducted in 2024. The study population included all patients with sleep disorders in Tehran. Given the qualitative nature of this research, and following the principle of theoretical saturation, we conducted semi-structured interviews with up to 12 patients who visited sleep clinics at Erfan and Golestan hospitals. The Praglajaz group utilized the metaphorical method to identify metaphorical expressions. Results: Through an analysis of the patients' expressions, we identified 183 metaphorical phrases. The findings revealed seven key metaphorical expressions: Feeling like a car without energy, being in an invisible place, drowning in a deep ocean, experiencing theft at night, falling into an endless abyss, feeling deprived of something, and feeling trapped in suffocating layers. Conclusions: This study highlights the importance of conceptual metaphors in expressing, identifying, and understanding the psychological states associated with sleep disorders. By identifying various metaphors related to sleep disorders, we can explore different avenues for treatment. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/semj-162431 | en |
| Keyword | Leep Disorders | en |
| Keyword | Metaphorical Analysis | en |
| Keyword | Cognitive Analysis | en |
| Keyword | Conceptual Metaphors | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Metaphorical Analysis of Sleep Disorder from a Cognitive Perspective | en |
| Type | Research Article | en |
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