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The change in the religiosity of girls as a new generation in the form of religious Conversion is the main issue of the current research and the research was conducted with the aim of identifying the changes in religiosity that were mostly manifested in the form of religious innovation among girls living in the 4th district of Tehran to check that girl’s What kind of lived experience do they present of the change in their religiosity? Methodical approach, qualitative and research method, narrative analysis and information gathering tool, narrative interview and sampling method in a purposeful and judgmental way. 20 girls born in the 70s were selected for interview. Out of a total of 20 girls, 2 did not accept any religion, and 18 were acute converts (completely evolved in the belief system) and 18 were non-acute converts (evolved within the belief system) who had doubts about some religious matters and now selectively and most of them are rational and religious. A more detailed examination of the changes in girls' religiosity shows that for reasons such as attending university, raising the level of literacy and education, strengthening the spirit of questioning and criticism, they have gone through the experience of changes in their religiosity and have criticized and reconsidered their religiosity, so that They have abandoned an important part of religious beliefs and practices that they did easily and without questioning in the past.Key words: religiosity, religiosity evolutions, Religious Conversion, rethinking, girls, Extended Abstract IntroductionThe change in the religiosity of girls as a new generation in the form of religious innovation is the main issue of the current research and the research was conducted with the aim of identifying the changes in religiosity that were mostly manifested in the form of religious innovation among girls living in the 4th district of Tehran to check that girls What is the lived experience of transformation in their religiosity? Methodical approach, qualitative and research method, narrative analysis and information gathering tool, narrative interview and sampling method in a purposeful and judgmental way. 20 girls born in the 70s were selected for interview. Out of a total of 20 girls, 2 did not accept any religion, and 18 were acute converts (completely evolved in the belief system) and 18 were non-acute converts (evolved within the belief system) who had doubts about some religious matters and now selectively And most of them are rational and religious. A more detailed examination of the changes in girls' religiosity shows that for reasons such as attending university, improving the level of literacy and education, strengthening the spirit of questioning and criticism, they have gone through the experience of changes in their religiosity and have criticized and reconsidered their religiosity, so that They have abandoned an important part of religious beliefs and practices that they did easily and without questioning in the past.MethodsThe methodological, qualitative and research approach has been narrative analysis and data collection tools, narrative interviews and purposeful sampling methods. townty  girls  selected for the interview. In this study, according to the subject that observes girls's narratives of life and the change and evolution of their views and adventures, the method of narrative analysis was used. The tool used to collect information was a narrative interview. In narrative interviews, the narratives obtained from the interviewees contain data that can be used as a substitute for semi-structured interviews. In a narrative interview, the informed person is asked to improvise the story of the subject in which he / she participated. The questioner forces the informed person to retell the subject in the form of an interconnected story of events from the beginning to the end (Flick, 1394: 92). The method of data collection was reference to the field and District 4 of Tehran (District 9 of Majid Abad neighborhood) was designated as the study area and 20 girls were selected for interview. Sampling method in this study was purposive sampling. ResultsThe main problem of the current research was basically religious innovation arising from the current state of girls' religiosity in Tehran. The main purpose of this research was to investigate the type of understanding and interpretation of girls in Tehran about their religious orientation and also their most important reasons for choosing this type of religiosity, which was the main plot of this narrative based on the complication of change. That is, at every stage of religious life, girls have experienced personality and social changes that have finally led to religious modernization. But this modernism has not been experienced among them in a uniform and uniform way, so that some of them have been kept under the umbrella of fundamental religious beliefs and some of them have been removed from the circle of official religion. Their understanding and interpretation of their religious innovation is somewhat clear and decisive. According to their interpretation, they have consciously applied changes in their religious life, although they have not forgotten the influence of social and structural factors. In addition to this, the reasons given by them for religious innovation are reasons that they themselves have acknowledged. Therefore, their understanding and interpretation is of religious innovation, and after experiencing religious life, they have made changes in their religiosity.ConclusionIn general, it can be said that the changes in girls' religiosity have been significant in such a way that religious modernization among girls has occurred in a more fundamental way. It seems that based on the results of this research, we can talk about a kind of plurality and diversity in the religiosity of Iranian girls; Something that has not been noticed in the traditional world. In other words, living in the modern sphere has provided a necessary and necessary basis for the evolution of the religious sphere of the investigated girls as people of the new generation. Bold streaks of transformation in religious thought and feeling and in the understanding of religious concepts and symbols such as the concept of God, as well as transformation in moral understanding, as well as in acts of worship and rituals and in beliefs and matters of faith can be seen among the girls of the new generation. Funding:There is no funding support.Author’s contributionStudy conception and design: Kamali and Tajeddin and Mohaddesi. Data collection: Kamali. Data analysis and interpretation: Kamali andTajeddin and Mohaddesi.Drafting of manuscript: Kamali. Critical revision: Kamali and Tajeddin and Mohaddesi Conflict of interest:Authors declared no conflict of interest Acknowledgments: We would like to thank all the people who supported us in conducting this study with their valuable comments

The transformative trajectory of education in the Fourth Industrial Revolution underscores the crucial role of integrating technology and education. This interdisciplinary domain is characterized by active and problem-based approaches such as game-based learning, blended learning, and project-based learning, which are of particular significance in response to changes brought about by the convergence of advanced technologies. In this context, the development of digital tools and artificial intelligence has created unprecedented opportunities for enhancing personalized and interactive learning. However, the integration of information and communication technology (ICT) in developing countries, including Iran, has faced significant challenges, sparking debates regarding its impact on reducing hands-on experiences and practical engagement in educational settings. Furthermore, teachers' resistance to technological changes, financial constraints, and infrastructural limitations are among the major obstacles to this transformation. Given the increasing importance of digital educational content, this study systematically reviews the effectiveness and implementation of digital learning for girls and women. A systematic approach was employed to collect primary data, identifying 16 relevant studies. The findings indicate that digital learning positively influences girls' and women's engagement, enhances academic performance, and fosters interest in scientific subjects. Additionally, the use of blended learning methods and multimedia tools can strengthen critical thinking. However, the success of such programs requires continuous training, sustained support, and the development of flexible educational policies.

Illustrating children's book covers plays a significant role in conveying cultural concepts to them. The cultural identity of children can be indirectly reinforced by images that reference specific cultural concepts of a community or a region.This study aims to answer the question of how the cultural identity of girls and women is represented in the cover illustrations of children's stories in Arabic-speaking countries. To gain insight into cultural identity, particularly Arab identity among Arabic-speaking girls and women, it analyzes the statistical population. In this context, 249 cover designs from six Arab countries including Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE were examined for the age group (B). Results show that the UAE is the most wealthy nation in terms of cultural visual representations, while Syria is the least prosperous in this regard. Arab girls' and women's faces are prominent in most images, and the palm tree, a symbol of natural geography, plays a significant role in Arab identity, especially in Iraq publications. Older women on the cover illustrations are often veiled, and the veil is one of the most prominent visual symbols. Nevertheless, in Lebanon and Syria, this symbol is less prominent across all age categories. It appears that a general conclusion can be derived regarding the identity of Arab girls and women on the covers of children's books in Arabic-speaking countries in the present study. This identity is a combination of Arab and Islamic identity, with a particular emphasis on geographical and natural symbols.

Using hookah as one of the common forms of smoking is an old method, but now it has been widely welcomed by teenagers , In the meantime the prevalence of hookah consumption among teenage girls is of particular importance to the extent that it can provide the basis for the emergence of risky behaviors, considering the importance of the subject the present study has investigated the socio-psychological foundations of hookah consumption among adolescent girls by qualitative methods and using ethnography. For this purpose after completing the exploratory study, the ethnographic researcher has followed the objectives of the research by being present in the research field, complete field observations and conducting in-depth and formal interviews. The statistical population consisted of adolescent girls aged 12 to 18 living in Shiraz who use hookah in hangouts and public places of the city, of which 16 people were investigated as a study sample. Finally, after data collection and analysis, four key categories were extracted. The key categories related to the use of hookah by teenage girls include friendship and compatibility with the opposite sex, getting rid of problems, dealing with common restrictions and stereotypes, identifying and proving oneself, and spending free time. In general, it can be concluded that socio-psychological contexts and especially the "authenticity of friendship" with the opposite sex as a central concept in the formation and continuation of hookah use in adolescent girls, play a key role and the attention of researchers And policymakers absolutely need this concept.

Celibacy among women in Iran is on the rise. This phenomenon varies across different decades and contexts, influenced by social and cultural conditions, which can impart diverse meanings and biological patterns. One group experiencing definitive or semi- definitive celibacy is women in their sixties. The aim of the current research is to explore and analyze their lifestyles and methods of adapting to society. This qualitative study was conducted in Yazd in 2023. The participants included 15 unmarried women aged 35 and older from Yazd, who were selected purposefully. Data were analyzed using a semi-structured interview method. The results of the research indicate that the participants are inevitably living in a situation characterized by minimal psychological well-being. Despite this, they are compelled to adapt. Five relevant themes emerged from the study: adaptability, spiritualism, cognitive regeneration, , purposeful living, and attachment. Overall, the research demonstrates that the participants have developed a way of life that they can accept and manage, even while holding a somewhat unrealistic view of marriage. This adaptation allows them to enhance their mental and social well-being. However, despite these coping strategies, this group faces numerous challenges in achieving a sense of welfare, which necessitates greater attention from policymakers, particularly in the area of women's issues.

Identity formation during adolescence is of paramount importance, with gender identity being one of its key components. The present study, utilizing a phenomenological approach, seeks to portray the lived experiences of adolescent K-pop fans and examine the impact of K-pop on their gender identity and vice versa. The participants of this study include female middle school students in the city of Karaj, where data saturation was achieved through in-depth interviews with 19 individuals. The study’s findings consist of four main themes and eleven sub-themes. Key K-pop-related factors include "the role of K-pop enthusiast friends," "the role of social media in fostering interest in K-pop," and "the adolescent age range." The theme "gender identity of K-pop fans" is represented by sub-themes such as "the role of gender in choosing a favorite group" and "the role of gender in selecting a favorite personality." The theme "K-pop fans" is explored through sub-themes like "the role of gender in K-pop fandom" and "limited parental accompaniment coupled with warnings." The "implicit discourse of K-pop," one of the most significant themes identified, is represented by sub-themes such as "K-pop’s literary discourse and the creation of new concepts," "K-pop as a generator of a unique lifestyle," "the ideological discourse of K-pop," and "gender neutrality among K-pop fans." As a form of entertainment, K-pop possesses the capacity to transform into an independent discourse, exerting profound effects on the gender identity of adolescent girls.

This research investigates the relationship between social rejection and social entrepreneurship in relation to addiction withdrawal among addicted women and girls. The research method is a field survey and the statistical population consists of all addicted women and girls in Khorasan Razavi province. Sampling was conducted in the care centers of female addicts and the Association of Narcotics Anonymous. A sample size of n=354 people was calculated by Cochran's formula. Sampling was conducted randomly from the existing lists. The findings of the correlation table show that entrepreneurial capability is inversely related to social rejection such that social rejection drops as the entrepreneurial ability of the addicted women and girls improves. The regression analysis as the final model presented variables in the social rejection that deteriorated social entrepreneurship ability, which included insults suffered due to addiction, sarcasm for addiction, limited socialization, loss of a job, and break of social relationships. In this way, social entrepreneurship can offer a solution to help addicts overcome social exclusion and get on the path to addiction withdrawal. Hence, social entrepreneurial ability based on the social rejection index such as building social networks related to entrepreneurship for specific groups (addicted women and girls) helps overcome addiction by mitigating the effects of social rejection and isolation. An outcome of entrepreneurship is escaping isolation and social exclusion, and the strategy of social entrepreneurship to address the problem of social exclusion is to create a social network with an entrepreneurial approach for addicted women and girls. This network consists of a group of individuals and groups active in the field of entrepreneurship to lead addicted women and girls toward entrepreneurial activities and starting businesses.

Discovering the various reasons for the young girls' tendency towards fashion choices, and giving direction to the way of choosing suitable clothing for society, is one of the concerns of the country today. This issue becomes more important in smaller cities due to the greater authority of tradition, religion and local culture factors, compared to big cities. The purpose of this research is to determine the factors affecting fashion trends among girls.

This applied research is descriptive-survey in terms of method. The statistical population of the research was girls aged 15 to 20 years old in Shahrekord city, from whom 384 people were selected as a sample using Cochran's sample size formula for an unlimited population. The research tool was a researcher-made questionnaire; the content and form validity of which was confirmed by experts. Structural equation model and partial least squares approach were used to investigate the research hypotheses.

Appearance characteristics and clothing form, with a coefficient of 0.3, has been the most influential factor. This means that because of all the changes in the society, in the end, it is the form, color, style, sewing and cutting that is considered the most important factor in determining the surface coverage. The cultural conditions governing the society with a path coefficient of 0.275 is the second influencing factor on the choice of fashion by girls. The third influential factor, with a path coefficient of 0.217, was the individual's personality traits. religious beliefs with a path coefficient of 0.186, the fourth influential factor; And the social class with 0.139 path coefficient was the last factor in the choice of help by young urban girls.

The results showed that all the investigated factors in order to their effectiveness had an effect on girls' tendency towards fashion.

Girls with physical and motor disabilities represent one of the most vulnerable groups in contemporary society, possessing distinct needs and challenges compared to other segments of the population (Naghdi et al., 2023). Their disabilities are often subject to societal judgment, which can exacerbate their struggles (Blandul, 2024). This complex reality is further compounded by intersections with gender, class, poverty, and other social, cultural, political, and economic factors that shape their experiences (Amjad et al., 2023). Disability incurs significant social and health costs for these girls, leading to heightened stress and vulnerability (Schofield et al., 2024). As a result, disabled girls frequently become targets of stereotypes and discriminatory attitudes. This research aimed to explore the experiences and perspectives of disabled girls in Yazd City, addressing these questions: What experiences and mentalities does disability bring to these girls? How do they perceive, feel, and reinterpret disability within the contexts of family and society?

This study utilized a qualitative approach grounded in interpretive phenomenology based on the method developed by Dikelman et al. (1989). The participants were girls with physical and motor disabilities from Yazd City with a total of 18 individuals selected through purposive and theoretical sampling techniques. Data were collected through in-depth, semi-structured interviews, which were recorded with the participants' consent. After conducting the interviews and transcribing the conversations, the data were analyzed using Dikelman's analytical method. The interview locations were chosen for the comfort of the participants. To ensure the quality and reliability of the data, the researchers collected multiple pieces of information and direct quotes. A key ethical consideration was obtaining informed consent from both the participants and their parents, with interviews conducted only as long as the participants were comfortable. The data collection process spanned 9 months.

This article examined the experiences and perspectives of disabled girls through a qualitative lens. During the coding process, themes, such as identity stigma, leadership, marriage anxiety, forced confinement at home, educational challenges, inequality, and social restrictions emerged. The participants expressed that their disability was not the sole source of their difficulties; rather, it was the attitudes of family, peers, and society that had contributed to and exacerbated these challenges, creating a vicious cycle of limitations and exclusion. The girls reported that their families influenced by traditional and stereotypical beliefs feared social judgment and were often resistant to their pursuit of education, employment, and marriage. They perceived disability as a debilitating factor, instilling in them a sense of futility regarding their efforts. The belief that their movement difficulties and gender would render their aspirations fruitless further compounded their challenges.Participants noted that their limited mobility had prevented them from engaging in social situations. The absence of accessible facilities, such as ramps and elevators, along with inadequate transportation options and high travel costs, had created significant barriers to attending schools, universities, and workplaces. They highlighted that the partial implementation of laws and the lack of medical, educational, and employment support in organizational policies had led to their social exclusion. Moreover, the difficulties in commuting coupled with the meaningful stares, labels, and judgments from others had contributed to feelings of loneliness, depression, and a sense of being trapped at home.

The unexpected and rapid changes affected by modernity and globalization caused lots of challenges and contradictions in different areas such as religion and morality, especially in the case of women’s covers and hijab. In connection with that the pre-Islamic revolution’s generation of girls in Iran, are trying to contradict themselves with others by rethinking over the case of the hijab. This research, with the aim of analyzing the attitudinal differences of three decades of girls after the Islamic revolution about the case of hijab, has occurred by systematic analysis method using half-structured interviews with 29 women of Shiraz city. The demographic physiognomy of understudied women indicates that the majority have a university education with an average age of 25, and 13 people were constrained and 17 persons were against the hijab. The founded text of this research is categorized into 8 concepts/variants, political device, affirmation of friends, family’s inner value, self-hijab, social occasion-based hijab, sexual discrimination hijab, and duty hijab. Therefore, what can be argued as the result of this study is that putting on a hijab and cover according to religious values and norms are still counted as a core factor of the Iranian Islamic lifestyle? Even though nowadays women are struggling with a hijab with the challenges of modernity and traditions, in the way that our young girl generation’s clothing style has been reviewed and different styles and clothes are to be seen. The schools of humanism and liberalism and the effect of the globalization phenomenon have changed the view on hijab in the country.

The present research was conducted to study girls' understanding and perception of being in virtual space with a qualitative approach (case study). The sampling method is purposeful non-probability. A semi-structured interview was conducted with 15 single female students who use virtual space, internet and social networks, and the process of interviewing continued until reaching data saturation. In total, five major categories namely: the amount of girls’ use of cyberspace, the existing themes in cyberspace, the consequences of cyberspace for girls, media literacy of girls, and the general view of girls towards the expansion of cyberspace in society, and 9 subcategories namely: desire for management of use, topics less followed by girls, girls’ favorite virtual topics, advantages of cyberspace, communication disadvantages of cyberspace, negative and individual effects of cyberspace for girls, non-expression of violence in cyberspace, multidimensional view of cyberspace and the necessity of improving media literacy of society members have been extracted

The aim of this study was to determine the mediating role of perceived social support in the relationship between parents' initial maladaptive schema with gender identity and behavioral disorders in female adolescents. The present study is a descriptive-correlation and the statistical population of the study was all female high school students in Mashhad and their parents who were studying in the 98-99 academic year. The sample of this study includes 369 students and their parents who were selected by multi-stage cluster sampling. The research instruments included Zimet et al.'s (1988) Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Questionnaire, Young's Early maladaptive Schemas Questionnaire (2003), Bam Gender Identity Questionnaire (1974), and the Eisenbach Behavioral Disorders Questionnaire (Form 11-18). Research data were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient and path analysis. The results showed that perceived social support has a mediating role in the relationship between parents' early maladaptive schemas and gender identity and the relationship between early parental maladaptive schemas and behavioral disorders in female adolescents. Also, there is a significant negative relationship between parents 'initial maladaptive schema with female gender identity and neutral female adolescents and a positive and significant relationship between parents' initial maladaptive schema with female adolescent behavioral disorders.

In recent years, there has been a notable increase in independent geographical mobility and migration among women, coinciding with changes in the status and role of women. Particularly from the standpoint of migrant women, the extent and repercussions of this phenomenon remain obscure. The purpose of this study is to understand the causes and effects of young women’s independent migration. The research was carried out utilizing a qualitative methodology. By means of semi-structured interviews, information was gathered from eighteen young women who migrated to Yazd on their own. Participants were selected using methods of purposfull-snowball sampling. Grounded theory coding were utilized to analyze the data. The analysis yielded seven primary themes, of which one was identified as the central theme. Preference for estrangement, housing constraints, job/financial security, independence, social distancing from the host community, misalignment, and familial pressure and control are the major themes. Additionally, a dual-identity construction was recognized as a pivotal motif. The results suggest that individuals develop a dual identity as a result of the mixture of an uncertain upbringing at home and a complex existence at the destination. Although they migrate in response to pressures and restrictions from their country of origin, acclimatization and life in their country of origin present obstacles. Due to their encounter with novel circumstances, they develop a dual identity.

This study aims to investigate the sexual harassment of girls and the injuries inflicted on them during the quarantine period of the coronavirus pandemic. This narrative review involved a comprehensive search of databases, including PubMed, Science Direct, Civilica, Noormags, SID, Springer, and Google Scholar, reviewing published articles on the sexual abuse of girls during the Covid-19 outbreak in recent years. The articles revealed contradictory and dual results. In the early stages of COVID-19, there were signs of resilience in the general population with an extraordinary ability to bounce back and adapt. However, during the coronavirus pandemic and quarantine conditions, the environment for violence, mistreatment at home, sexual harassment, and sexual abuse against girls was fostered. Therefore, educating and informing parents, as well as educating and informing girls, can be very effective in this regard. For this reason, one of the ways to improve this situation is to increase the awareness and knowledge of parents and daughters, in various means during the corona pandemic.

The present study seeks to understand the lived experience of girls in the city of Tehran from the generational gap that have taken place in the society. In the last few decades, according to the changes in the cultural structure of the society, a favorable environment has been created for changes in the values and attitudes of social groups, especially the new generations of the Iranian society. The conceptual framework in the current research is based on the views of thinkers in the field of generational difference and value changes of generations. The qualitative research method is an interpretive phenomenological type, based on which 20 girls from the 70s were interviewed through the purposeful sampling method, and the data were analyzed and interpreted using the thematic analysis method. The results show that the girls of the 70s of Tehran, as a new generation, have special lived experiences such as: being cosmopolitan, religious modernism, becoming secular, modern lifestyle, modernity and modern identity, living in a plural and distinct world, and homeless mind. . In general, the generation of the seventies adjusts its life based on the values and beliefs of the modern world and adjusts and organizes its lived experiences accordingly.

Work as one of the forms of human behavior has gained meaning in the form of life culture and the history of human life shows the importance of work and choosing a job. The process of choosing a job begins years before the end of high school education and continues until choosing a real job. Therefore, the present research has examined the understanding of the formation of career aspirations of teenage girls in Yazdi. The current research method is qualitative and the researcher looks for the underlying causes of girls' job expectations and their obstacles. In this study, the researcher interviewed 15 teenagers who were in the stage of choosing a major, and the age range of the participants was 15-16 years (9th and 10th grade). Then, using open, central and selective coding, the findings were analyzed and processed. The findings were presented in the form of 12 main categories, including structural walls, compassionate patronage, virtual hegemony, justice-avoidance platforms, fences in limited habits, inefficient educational system, and job burnout. The core category titled fear of job failure was extracted and based on that paradigm model and background theory were presented.

The aim of the current research is to analyze and study the experiences and perceptions, needs and how to spend free time of female students in Yazd University dormitory. The approach of the current research is qualitative and targeted sampling is used. The participants in this research were 12 undergraduate female students of Yazd University, whose information was collected through semi-structured interviews and the data was analyzed using thematic analysis method. Based on the results, 17 main themes and 112 secondary themes were identified. Students' positive experiences and perceptions of spending free time included 4 main themes: increasing social capital, improving psychological characteristics and practicing ethics, self-confidence and individual flourishing, acquiring skills and recognizing capabilities. In analyzing the negative experiences and perceptions of students' free time, 4 main themes have been identified including: cultural differences and stressful relationships, lack of communication skills, difficult and unstable environmental and psychological conditions of the dormitory, moral abnormalities. In the study of leisure time needs, 4 main themes including: social-cultural reforms, lack of services and equipment, interactive and intelligent planning, education and job creation have been obtained. In the study of the way of spending free time, 5 main themes including: education and learning, fun and entertainment, art-skill activities, intellectual-sports activities, cultural-social activities were obtained.

Success is one of the most recurrent social concepts in contemporary society, especially for teenage girls. All of us wish success for each other. Many media outlets and key speakers in seminars have motivated youth for success. As a result, success and achievement have become pervasive and global goals for generations. Our questions were as follows: What does success mean? How do young girls define success? Where does it come from? And what do they do to be successful? Our aim in this research was to explore and understand the concept of success from the perspective of teenage girls.

We used systematic grounded theory to carry out this research. The field of study was Yazd City. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 20 female students in grades 10, 11, and 12, aged between 15 and 18 years. The articipants were purposively selected from 4 schools, representing different socio-cultural areas of the city. The interviews were conducted after obtaining an informed consent at the schools. The interviews started with general questions about the participants' definitions of success. More specific questions were then posed as follows: What do you think are your obstacles to success? And what is your life plan for the future? The interviews were transcribed and analyzed. The data were analyzed using grounded theory coding (Straus & Corbin, 1998) in 3 phases: open, axial, and selective coding. After reading each part of the interviews, an initial concept was assigned (coded). Then, the concepts with the same meanings were clustered into categories and a core category emerged from merging of the main categories. The main categories were illustrated with a paradigm model, including phenomenon, causal conditions, contextual conditions, intervening conditions, action strategies, and consequences. Trustworthiness of the findings and coding process was evaluated through peer checks and member checks. We shared our findings with the participant girls to validate the constructed codes and categories.

The data were presented in the form of 9 main categories in addition to a core category. The main categories included thirst for independence, virtual life, centrality of money, feeling of gender limitation, instrumental interaction, seeking distinction, self-improvement, multiple pressures, and migrant mind. The meta-contextual construction of individuality emerged as the core category.Thirst for independence: The need for independence was powerful among the participants. Being at a turning point in their maturation and facing individualistic values from the media had increased their need for independence. Our teenage participants wanted to achieve their goals on their own, have a private sphere, and make decisions for their own future.Virtual life: They spent a lot of time on the internet and social media. They met and talked with their friends online. They thought about fame on the web and becoming famous in the cyber world was an important drive for them. Their values and lifestyle were more affected in the virtual space.Centrality of money: Living a rich life and having money was an important value for our teenage participants. They saw money as the main problem-solver in various aspects of life.Feeling of gender limitation: Our female participants compared themselves to boys in different spheres. They believed that girls have more limitations when it comes to achieving success.Instrumental interaction: From the participants' point of view, interaction with other people was seen as a means to achieve success. They evaluated and interacted with people based on how they could help them succeed, especially in terms of material and benefits.Seeking distinction: Many young girls' actions were oriented towards making a difference from others. They wore different clothes, tried to have different forms of entertainment, and presented themselves in a distinctive way to stand out from others.Self-improvement: Achievement and success were the main driving forces for our participants, motivating them to improve themselves through learning new skills and acquiring knowledge. They made efforts to learn foreign languages and develop artificial skills with the aim of enhancing their future job prospects.Multiple pressures: The participants faced various sources of pressure, including family and relatives, school and education, and economic concerns. They also felt the pressure of changing success criteria within their community, which caused them stress as they tried to meet these evolving expectations.Migrant mind: Living in an era of internet and social media, the participants desired to be part of a developed and welfare-oriented society. Their criteria for success were more global in nature rather than being limited to their local context. Although they lived in their homecountry, they held global ideals.The teenage participants exhibited an individualistic and materialistic view of success. They considered themselves successful when they were able to express their individuality and accumulate material possessions and wealth. They expressed their individuality through shopping and spending money. Their definition of success was detached from their socio-cultural context as it was influenced by their identities and interactions on the global and virtual platforms, leading to a sense of detachment from their immediate surroundings

The purpose of this research is to study the music consumption of adolescent girls living in a religious culture. Semi-structured interviews were used to obtain the data of this study. These interviews were conducted with 23 adolescent girls living in a religious culture who also study in special religious schools. The data obtained from the interviews have been analyzed using thematic analysis method. To analyze the data, open coding was done first, and then basic and organizing themes were extracted. The results of this study show that the consumption of music by adolescent girls living in religious culture, can be classified into seven themes. These organizing themes express what kind of music consumption the adolescent girls studied in this study have, how they get music and listen to it, under what conditions and how they consume music, what are the reasons and factors that make them not listen to some music, for what reasons do relative of teenagers forbid them consuming some music, and in the end, what are the effects does music consumption have on them.

The purpose of this research is to determine the relationship between the use of modern information and communication technologies and the redefinition of gender identity among female students at Boali Sina University in Hamadan. The research was carried out by survey method and using questionnaire technique. The theoretical framework of this study is a hybrid approach in the field of using technology and new media and redefining gender identity from Goffman, Giddens. Its statistical population includes all female students studying in Bo Ali Sina University who attended the second semester exams (semester 2002) in the university, and the sample size is 366 people using Cochran's general formula and the samples are clustered according to the volume. Samples are selected. Descriptive results show that respondents use modern communication and information technologies at a high level (3.7). They also redefine gender identity at a high level (4/6). The results of the correlation test show the significance of the relationship between the use of modern communication and information technology and the redefinition of gender identity (0.41). Also, a positive and significant correlation has been confirmed between each of the variable dimensions of modern communication and information technologies with the dimensions of gender identity redefinition.