A Sociological Explanation of the Influence on Attitudes towards Social Harms Based on the Islamic Lifestyle Components (Case Study: Second-year Female High School Students in Birjand)

Document Type : The Quarterly Jornal

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1 Ph.D. Candidate, Sociology of Social Issues in Iran, Department of Sociology, Dehaghan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Dehaghan, Iran.

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Shushtar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shushtar, Iran (Corresponding Author).

3 Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Dehaghan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Dehaghan, Iran.

Abstract

The Islamic lifestyle consists of methods derived from Islamic sources that enable every Muslim to utilize individual and social resources for strengthening relationships and efficiently managing daily life. The objective of this study is to examine the impact of attitudes towards social harms based on elements of the Islamic lifestyle. The statistical population of this research included female high school students in the second year of secondary education in Birjand. A survey method was used, with data collection performed through standardized questionnaires on Islamic lifestyle and social harms. Using Cochran's formula, the sample size was estimated to be 360 participants, who were selected through a random cluster sampling method. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS22 and Amos-25 software. The findings revealed an inverse and significant relationship between the Islamic lifestyle components (beliefs, worship, family, and security) and attitudes toward social harms; increasing these components corresponded with a decrease in social harms, while the effect of other components was not statistically significant. Additionally, the results showed that 33% of the variance in attitudes toward social harms was attributed to the Islamic lifestyle variable. Commitment to religious and Iranian values stemming from the Islamic lifestyle acted as a protective umbrella against social harms for the studied individuals. This lifestyle has the potential to modify behaviors and patterns in young people, positively influencing their response to social issues and contributing to reducing social harms.

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Volume 12, Issue 46 - Serial Number 46
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  • Receive Date: 17 December 2023
  • Revise Date: 26 August 2024
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