Political Sociology
Akbar Zolfaghari; Taha Ashayeri; Fatemeh Mahtabi
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The aim of the research is to study the factors affecting political apathy. The research method is quantitative meta-analysis. In this study, the researcher has identified and categorized the studies related to the factors affecting political apathy in the period of 2001-2022. The statistical population ...
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The aim of the research is to study the factors affecting political apathy. The research method is quantitative meta-analysis. In this study, the researcher has identified and categorized the studies related to the factors affecting political apathy in the period of 2001-2022. The statistical population of the research was 23 research documents; that, 11 documents have been selected after checking in terms of method, validity, validity and scientific findings. method, sample size, correlation coefficient, significance level, statistical population, and year were the selection criteria of these researches. The results showed that there is a very positive and important relationship between political factors(political distrust, political dissatisfaction, political alienation, lack of citizenship rights, political anomie, low political culture); social factors(social anomie, social commitment, social health, national identity, low social vitality, organizational identity, occupational identity, lack of social transparency, feeling of social injustice, social lawlessness, low quality of life); cultural factors (domestic media consumption, degree of religiosity, social networks, satellite networks, cultural anomie, individualism); economic factors(economic capital, relative deprivation, unemployment, socio-economic class); and demographic factors(education, place of residence, age, marital status), with political apathy. based on the study, political apathy is affected by several factors, including economic, political, cultural and social.
Political Sociology
Akbar Zolfaghari; Taha Ashayeri; Tahereh Jahanparvar
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The purpose of this research is to combine the findings of qualitative and quantitative research on the obstacles to women's political participation in Iran.The research method is a Meta synthesis of quantitative and qualitative studies in the period of 2007-2021 with a non-probability deliberate ...
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The purpose of this research is to combine the findings of qualitative and quantitative research on the obstacles to women's political participation in Iran.The research method is a Meta synthesis of quantitative and qualitative studies in the period of 2007-2021 with a non-probability deliberate method; the sample size is equal to 23 research documents. These documents were selected according to the credibility and validity of the research, the quality of the research, the scientific-research criteria, and the relationship with the obstacles to women's political participation. The research findings show that the main obstacles to women's political participation in Iran are divided into six categories: social, cultural, political, economic, psychological and demographic obstacles; that, social barriers including the male atmosphere of society, social discrimination: genderization of jobs; Cultural barriers such as tradition and cultural norms, educational system, tribal-patriarchal patterns; Political obstacles include political obstruction, political beliefs, male political dominance, low political culture; Economic obstacles including economic inequality, economic anomie, financial dependence; And psychological obstacles include low self-confidence, psychological beliefs, feeling of psychological anomie) and demographic (climate, location, family, physiological. The political participation of women as a large part of the country's population leads to the improvement of the decision-making situation,
Political Sociology
Taha Ashayeri; Akbar Zolfaghari; Tahereh Jahanparvar; Faezeh Raghami
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IntroductionPolitical–ethnic violence arises from abrupt, heterogeneous, and disruptive social development and changes that lead to social disorganization and multidimensional anomie. Related to the social structure, political violence results from the unequal distribution of opportunities, discrimination, ...
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IntroductionPolitical–ethnic violence arises from abrupt, heterogeneous, and disruptive social development and changes that lead to social disorganization and multidimensional anomie. Related to the social structure, political violence results from the unequal distribution of opportunities, discrimination, and deprivation, carrying destabilizing consequences for the political system. Experts identify several factors as causes of political–ethnic violence, including the erosion of social capital, increasing individualism, declining civil cohesion, economic pressures, widening class gaps, discrimination, and external provocations. In this respect, the present research aimed to investigate the factors underlying political–ethnic violence by adopting a meta-analysis approach, focusing on the researches conducted during 2007–2021. Materials and MethodsThe research method employed in this study is a quantitative meta-analysis. The researcher identified relevant studies by conducting a comprehensive review of the literature and researches conducted during 2007–2021, focusing specifically on political–ethnic violence. A sample size of 20 documents was selected after careful consideration of methodological rigor, reliability, and validity. The documents were then categorized and organized according to the research method, sample size, correlation coefficients, significance level, statistical population, and publication year. The values of correlation coefficients, sample size, and significance level, were entered into the second edition of Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (CMA) software. The Q-test, together with the funnel chart, was utilized to assess the homogeneity or heterogeneity of the studies. After confirming the heterogeneity hypothesis, the research employed a moderating (contextual) to measure its impact on political violence.Table 1. Summary of Meta-Analysis Research Results and DiscussionThe findings of the study revealed a significant relationship between various factors and the political–ethnic violence. The identified factors are related to discrimination (including social, political, and economic discrimination), identity (including religious identity, ethnic identity, ethnic subculture patterns, and national identity), deprivation (including cultural, political, and social deprivation), social capital (such as sociopolitical cohesion, trust, participation, awareness, and low political culture), psychological makeup (involving feelings of ethnic dignity, social satisfaction, ethnic tension and difference, alienation, and social isolation), and context (such as education, income, and social class). According to the results, there is a higher tendency towards political–ethnic violence among males (18%) compared to females (15%). Furthermore, the study indicates that the level of political–ethnic violence is higher Turkish (19%) and Lur and Arab ethnic groups (17%) followed by a more moderate level in Kurdish (12%) and Persian (11%) ethnic groups. The Baloch and Turkmen ethnic groups exhibit a lower tendency towards political-ethnic violence with the figure of 10%. In addition, the findings suggest that the inclination towards political violence is higher in less developed areas (18%), moderate in developing regions (13%), and lower in developed areas (10%). ConclusionThe results indicate that political violence is deeply rooted in society and culture, often triggered by rapid and sudden social changes, class and economic gaps, and social disorganization over time. The failure of social institutions to regulate class dynamics effectively creates a sense of multiple deprivation among ethnic groups, leading to the emergence of political–ethnic violence. Media advertisements, both domestic and foreign, and the influence of sectarian movements in the real world and cyberspace also play a significant role in initiating, perpetuating, and intensifying political violence. The decline in sociopolitical capital, widening social and class disparities, and a sense of multiple deprivation and multidimensional anomie provide fertile ground for violence to flourish. The greater the sense of failure, deprivation, and frustration, the higher the likelihood of aggression towards the perceived source of these problems. Moreover, the severity of deprivation directly correlates with the intensity of violence. Mass media amplifies and accelerates psychological pressure for radical and violent actions. The weakening management, control, organization, and efficiency of social structures provide the ground for anomie and social disorder, ultimately leading to the emergence of political violence as a response to the relative deprivation, discrimination, and social isolation.
Akbar Zolfaghari; Taha Ashayeri; Azam Rajabi Nasab
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This study seeks to explore the body language of the candidates for the twelfth term of the Iranian presidency in different situations during the debate. The studied method is qualitative content analysis. According to the research results, the main central concepts of body language; In the tone of voice ...
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This study seeks to explore the body language of the candidates for the twelfth term of the Iranian presidency in different situations during the debate. The studied method is qualitative content analysis. According to the research results, the main central concepts of body language; In the tone of voice (creating calm and maintaining composure - understanding the content and validation - criticizing the current situation and discrediting the speeches of others - mastering the stage and managing it - balance in speaking - strong and loud voice emphasizing the words of the audience - creating Not superior to competitors); In the type of view (mastery of the situation and calmness - surprise and doubt in the representation of reality - addressing members of society - lack of excitement and lack of anxiety - in the view of some candidates, ineffective criticism); The state of the hands (acknowledging the claims - if not using the hands - has been reassuring people about their psychological readiness to criticize and rely more on spoken language) and their common denominator in using body language is more towards mastering the situation and maintaining calm and It has been coolness and addressing the people.
