Identification of components of neglect and its related factors: A qualitative research

Identifying the phenomenon of neglect and its related factors can lead to strategies for preventing it in order to prevent and mitigate its adverse consequences in different fields. This study aimed to identify the components of neglect and its related factors. Research was conducted with qualitative method and content analysis approach of conventional type in 1394-95. The participants were consisted of 13 undergraduate students in the fields of educational sciences and psychology of Payame Noor University in Abarkouh selected by purposeful sampling. Semi-structured interviews were used for data collection to reach the theoretical saturation and qualitative content analysis method was used for analyzing them. 4 themes and 14 categories were resulted from data analysis on the components of neglect based on the individual's opinion about the others, including individual, family, social and environmental cases. 4 themes and 13 categories were resulted from data analysis on the components of neglect based on the individual's opinion about himself including individual, family, social and environmental cases. The findings of this study can help students identify the neglect’s component and factors that cause neglect in the individual, family, social and environmental areas to prevent or eliminate this factors.