Historical Analysis of the Qualitative Method in Contemporary Iranian Social Sciences
Mohammd Saeed
Zokaei
Professor, Department of Social Sciences, Allameh Tabatabaei University, Tehran
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Mohadese
Amiri Moqaddam
M.A in Cultural Studies, Department of Social Sciences, Allameh Tabatabaei University, Tehran
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2021
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Qualitative research is increasingly gaining more legitimacy and acceptance in contemporary Iranian social sciences. Clarifying the trajectories of methodology is a way to understand the impacts of historical, social and political contexts on the development of social knowledge. The current paper aims to trace the developments of qualitative social inquiry as a genre tied with literal traditions in contemporary history. The proposed argument is that the methodological shifts in Iran have been affected by the process of social differentiation, encounter with western social science achievements and science policies both inside and outside of university. On the other hand, the complexity and multi layered nature of qualitative research require a serious attention to its historical roots. The paper ends with a brief evaluation of opportunities and constraints of qualitative research in Iran and a picture of its future prospects.
Journal of Iranian Social Studies
انجمن جامعه شناسی ایران
2008-3653
15
v.
1
no.
2021
3
35
http://www.jss-isa.ir/article_247302_639747d7605c043d912fc7ec9ddbc7e4.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22034/jss.2021.247302
Patients' Trust in Complementary and Alternative Medicine:
A Narrative Study
Zahra
Shahrzad
PhD Student of Sociology, Alzahra University
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Susan
Bastani
Professor, Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences and Economics, Alzahra University
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Abu Ali
Vedad Hir
Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences, Tehran University
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2021
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Patients' trust in physicians and the treatment system has been a major issue in medical sociological research for the past two decades. With the rapid expansion of the demand for complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) services worldwide, many research have been conducted on this issue and examined the grounds and reasons for trust in non-conventional medicine. In Iran, a similar trend is experienced towards different types of complementary and alternative medicine, which is worthy of sociological research. In this regard, the present study used the narrative method and conducted twenty-nine interviews with patients who had experience in treatment with CAM to spot what types of trust in CAM can be identified. For this purpose, using Giddens's views, the challenge of trusting modern medicine as an expert system and rebuilding trust in an alternative health care system has been examined. "Institutional", "therapist-based trust", "epistemological trust" and "trust based on the lived experience of others" are distinguished from each other. The construction of alternative medicine as "harmless medicine" and "easy medicine" has also been considered as grounds for trusting in non-modern medicine.
Journal of Iranian Social Studies
انجمن جامعه شناسی ایران
2008-3653
15
v.
1
no.
2021
36
65
http://www.jss-isa.ir/article_247303_66c90c43459b852d235ded73fdc8b189.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22034/jss.2021.247303
The Effect of Nomadic Policy of the Pahlavi Dynasty on Social and Political Structure of Lor Tribes of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad
Abdolrasoul
Abbasi Nasr Abad Sofla
PhD Student of Political Sociology, Department of Social Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Jahrom Branch
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Keramatollah
Rasekh
Associate Professor, Department of Social Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Jahrom Branch
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Majid Reza
Karimi
Assistant Professor, Department of Social Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Jahrom Branch
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2021
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The Change in the Social and Political Structure of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad tribes during Pahlavi dynasty are affected by social and political changes of country, while these changes have mutually affected social and political development in Iran. In this article, the main purpose is to study the socio-political structure of the Lor tribes of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province in the era of the Pahlavi dynasty. In the study both historical and sociological methods have been used simultaneously. The policy of tribes’ settlement (Takht-e Qapoo), the enactment of the military service law, the disarmament of the tribes, and the implementation of the uniform cover policy, as well as land reform, are the four main pillars of the tribal policy of the Pahlavi dynasty, which led to fundamental political, social and structural changes of the power pyramid of the tribes. Prior to these changes, the Kadkhodas were completely subordinate to Khans, while government programs led to weakening of Khans power. This disrupted the traditional tribal structure and power pyramid of tribes. The changes in structure of the tribal system, led to increase of government’s monitoring and control. The political and social structure of the tribes of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad enabled them to withstand the pressure of the central government until the end of the third decade of the 20th century.
Journal of Iranian Social Studies
انجمن جامعه شناسی ایران
2008-3653
15
v.
1
no.
2021
66
87
http://www.jss-isa.ir/article_247304_1666562897bd8fff10f0f756d7c9881e.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22034/jss.2021.247304
Investigating the Rate of Fatalism and Social Factors affecting on it (Case Study: 18-65 years old Citizens in Kerman)
Zahra
Shams Aldinni
M.A in Sociology, Shahid Bahonar University, Kerman
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Sudeh
Maghsudi
Associate Professor of Sociology, Department of Social Sciences, Shahid Bahonar University, Kerman
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article
2021
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This study aimed to investigate fatalism and social factors affecting on it among Kerman's citizens. 385 men and women 18-65 were selected using multistage cluster sampling method. The data were gathered using questionnaire and data analysis was carried out using T-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficient, Regression correlation coefficient and Path Analysis Tests. The results showed a positive correlation between independent variables (rate of religiosity, feeling of powerlessness, feeling of social alienation, feeling of social inequality and power structure) and fatalism. A negative correlation between the need for success and fatalism was documented. Regression analysis showed that the variables of feeling of powerlessness, religiosity, need for success and feeling of social alienation were effective in explaining the dependent variable and were able to predict 22 percent of the variance of the variable of fatalism. The study concludes that providing equal opportunities for all citizens to participate in society could reduce feelings of alienation, powerlessness, and social inequality that lead to decrease the level of fatalism.
Journal of Iranian Social Studies
انجمن جامعه شناسی ایران
2008-3653
15
v.
1
no.
2021
88
111
http://www.jss-isa.ir/article_247305_157eed6603e5e6216245010e1b878b17.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22034/jss.2021.247305
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M.
Khanjarkhani
استادیار دانشکده علوم تربیتی و روانشناسی دانشگاه سیستان و بلوچستان
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2021
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Journal of Iranian Social Studies
انجمن جامعه شناسی ایران
2008-3653
15
v.
1
no.
2021
112
124
http://www.jss-isa.ir/article_247306_4f45be5ac8026233efb0bef5cc313634.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22034/jss.2021.247306
Redefinition the Responsibilities and Citizen Rights of Homeless People and Society (Case of Study: Khavaran Shelter)
Asghar
Molaei
Assistant Professor, Department of Social Sciences, Islamic Art Department, Tabriz University
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2021
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Human rights are one of the requirements of life in any society, which is emphasized in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of UN and the Cairo Declaration on Human Rights. Homeless people are among the socially disadvantaged groups which realization of their citizenship rights is important. Organizing these people, including beggars, addicts, homeless people and street people has been carried out by providing warm shelters in Tehran. This study aimed to explain the dimensions, indicators, issues and strategies for the realization of citizenship rights of the homeless people in Tehran focusing on Khavaran shelter. The research has been conducted using quantitative and qualitative approach. The results show that the most important indicators of the rights of the homeless are the right of dignity, liberty, family formation, social security, the right to freely choose work, health, and well-being, education, participation in society, and free and full development of personality. Providing warm shelters address some of their human and citizenship rights, although the residents of neighbors in which these shelters are placed face some problems and undesirable conditions which deprives them of comfort and well-being.
Journal of Iranian Social Studies
انجمن جامعه شناسی ایران
2008-3653
15
v.
1
no.
2021
125
151
http://www.jss-isa.ir/article_247307_80cd65836c0144ea2aace1b91db1df19.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22034/jss.2021.247307