نوع مقاله : مقاله مستخرج از رساله دکتری
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عنوان مقاله English
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The present study was conducted to investigate the demographic factors influencing the political orientations of students in Ahvaz County during the years 2017 to 2021. This descriptive-analytical research examined the role of variables such as age, gender, ethnicity, employment status, level of education, and income in relation to three major political orientation spectra, namely reformism, moderation, and conservatism. The statistical population consisted of students from Ahvaz Islamic Azad University, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, and Ahvaz Payame Noor University, whose total number was estimated at approximately 19,500. Using Cochran’s formula, the sample size was determined to be 384 participants. Sampling was conducted through proportionate cluster sampling, followed by random selection of individuals within each cluster. The questionnaire included background information such as age, gender, education, income, employment, and ethnicity, as well as items related to the measurement of students’ political orientations. The reliability of the instrument was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha, and the results indicated satisfactory internal consistency for the three dimensions of conservatism (0.81), moderation (0.79), and reformism (0.90). Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 22. The findings showed that the student population under study was highly diverse in terms of demographic characteristics. Inferential results revealed that age had no significant relationship with political orientations; however, gender, ethnicity, and socio-economic status indicators, including education, occupation, and income, had significant effects on political tendencies. Women showed greater tendencies toward reformism and moderation, while individuals with higher income demonstrated stronger inclinations toward conservatism. In addition, ethnicity and educational level played significant roles in shaping students’ political preferences. Overall, the results suggest that students’ political orientations are primarily influenced by a combination of socio-economic, cultural, and educational factors, and that the demographic diversity of the region plays an important role in the formation of these patterns.
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