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عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
The present study was conducted to investigate the demographic factors influencing the political orientations of students in Ahvaz County from 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, with a total 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 measuring 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 was not significantly related to political orientations; however, gender, ethnicity, and socio-economic status indicators, including education, occupation, and income, had significant effects on political orientations. Women showed greater tendencies toward reformism and moderation, while higher-income individuals 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 socio-economic, cultural, and educational factors, and that the region's demographic diversity plays an important role in shaping these patterns.
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