نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسندگان
دانشکده معارف اسلامی و فرهنگ و ارتباطات، دانشگاه امام صادق(ع)، تهران، ایران
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عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
Effective political communication is vital to a nation-state’s survival and dynamism. However, its nature faces serious ambiguities in contemporary Iran. This phenomenological study explores the lived experience of university students in Tehran regarding nation-state communication to unveil its essential meaning. Data from in-depth interviews with 17 students were analyzed using Colaizzi’s thematic analysis method. Findings reveal a central phenomenon termed “Suspended Political Communication.” It is constructed from six primary themes: 1) a rupture in official channels and an inaccessible state apparatus; 2) a symbolic, compensatory relationship with the system’s leadership; 3) a vacuum of intermediary institutions, especially the structural crisis of political parties; 4) the plurality and competition of influential figures (from traditional elites to celebrities) and the rise of self-referentiality; 5) perceiving official media as a one-way, controlled space; and 6) the emergence of cyberspace as an alternative yet contradictory arena for action. This study concludes the lived experience of political communication in Iran is marked by a multifaceted divide, uncertainty, and a persistent search for alternative channels, with significant implications for policies aimed at rebuilding political trust.
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