نشریه پژوهش اجتماعی
پیاپی 34 (بهار 1396)

The present study describes the process of transition to modernity in contemporary Iranian literature. To this effect, two contemporary Iranian literature writers namely, Sadeq Hedayat and Forough Farrokhzad were selected. With the application of the Cognitive Components approach, corresponding components were traced in their works and thoughts and subsequent to comparing and contrasting the results with the development of modernity, the status of thought in contemporary Iran was revealed. The study method was library research and content analysis and the paradigm was based on the interpretive sociological approach. Based on these and the Cognitive approach of Sadeq Hedayat and Forough Farrokhzad and the transition to modernity in Iran, the main question was: What type of style and viewpoint did they possess that influenced the construction, outlook and creativity of their workrs? In the analysis of their major works, the result, based on the Cognitive approach, showed that both of their styles and viewpoints adhered to creative abduction approach and a dialectic process. However, some static viewpoints using the dialectic approach to the subject and object results from their superior educational background affected their outlook on man. While that Sadegh Hedayat conformed to the traditional male-oriented structure which was not useful in forming a distinction between tradition and religion objectivity and separating them with a naturalistic approach, Forough Farrokhzad focused on traditional gender boundaries.

Investigating the Relationship between Social Capital and Job Satisfaction of Refah Bank Employees welfare   Mohammad Zaman Mohammadi Raisi[1] , Soroush Fathi[2] Abstract The main objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between social capital and job satisfaction of Refah bank employees.  This study employed a survey method and data was collected through a questionnaire. Cronbach's alpha revealed the questionnaire’s reliability as 0.8. The study population included all employees of Refah banks in Tehran totalling 1454 people. The final sample amounted to 400 subsequent to Cochran’s sample size calculation. The results showed that:8/25percent of the sample population were moderately satisfied with their jobs while 7/9percent respondents had complete job satisfaction and only65/ 4  percent were dissatisfied with their jobs. In the case of social capital, 18/2  percent of the respondents were in a high level while between (63/2) and 17/6  percent of them were  at the intermediate level and68/5   percent were in the low level. On examining the relationship between the variables, a relationship was seen between social capital and the job satisfaction and based on regression analysis, the enjoyment of amenities, social cohesion, social relations, social trust, social security, social participation and social capital showed. percent variance stressing job satisfaction. [1] Department of Sociology, Garmsar, Islamic Azad University, Garmsar, Iran.   [2]  Department of Social Sciences, Garmsar, Islamic Azad University, Garmsar, Iran (Corresponding Author) fathi.soroush@gmail.com

Value has been postulated as one of the core concepts in social sciences and anthropology. Thus, if cultural and educational values ​​ in women undergo changes, it will ultimately promote the development of women. The purpose of this study was to study the field of culture and education as well as the social values of women to seek the roles ​​of these variables in the development of women in Iran. The research method employed was the analytical and descriptive meta-analysis. The first stage consisted of an appraisal of the theories and research methods of the studies. The second stage was the classification and summarization of the data collected from these studies pertaining to the variables of the study. For this purpose, more than 29 papers were considered. At first, the most influential variables in these studies were identified and then the average variable was examined. The results showed that the most influential variables of culture and value were identity, age, education, educational system, the media, and family which affected the development of women and then the participation of women in cultural, social, political and religious affairs were analyzed and evaluated. Solutions pertaining the study’s variables were presented to the respective institutions.

Investigating the Relationship between Social health and Quality of Life among Islamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch Students  Fereidoon Kamram[1], Sima Nazari[2]   Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between social health and quality of life among Islamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch Students. This study employed a descriptive correlational research method and data was collected using the Keynesian social health questionnaire as well as the World Health Organization's Quality of Life Questionnaire.  A random sampling technique was used to select the sample consisting of 240 students.  The questionnaires were administered to this sample. The data was analyzed applying descriptive and inferential statistics. The results showed a positive relationship between social health components and the quality of life of the students. Furthermore, a positive relationship was seen between the components of the Keynesian social health questionnaire (cohesion, acceptance, prosperity, participation, and adaptation) and those of the World Health Organization's Quality of Life Questionnaire (physical health, psychological health, social relationships and environment).  In short, we can say that social health components which are social cohesion, social acceptance, social prosperity, social participation and social adaptation can play an important role in enhancing the quality of life of students. [1]Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Social Sciences, Roudehen  Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran. (Corresponding Author) Office @ostadyar.com   [2]Department of Sociology, Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran. nazery_sima@yahoo.com

In recent years, the study of social problems have been seen as one of the most important parts of Persian literature texts which culminated in valuable works written in this field. The aim of this study was to analyze the sociological concept of love in Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Balkhī‘s thoughts (Mowlānā). In this study, content analysis was used to analyze the data compiled.  The research method involved analyzing the works of Mowlānā and his thoughts were then compared and contrasted in terms of sociological viewpoints with other sociologists’ comments. The statistical population consisted of famous works of Mowlānā from which three important works (Masnavi, Divan-e Shams-e Tabrizi and Fihi Ma-Fihi) were selected as this study’s sample through targeted sampling. The results of the analysis suggests that Mowlānā is informing us that without love our social life would have no purpose or destination.

This study aimed to investigate the concessions to and severities in penalties for women in Iranian Penal Code (pre and post- Islamic Revolution). This research was conducted using qualitative content analysis of the Penal Code to compare pre and post-revolutionary penalties imposed on women. Data was collected through a literature review of sources from libraries and documents in the context of Iran's penal code penalties for women. The purpose of reviewing this resource was to extract the elements of relevant disputes, to take notes, and then analyze them. This study employed a qualitative descriptive method of research based on the Islamic Penal Code which started with a review of the code, providing definitions of the penalties, followed by a discussion on the concessions to and severities in penalties and an identification of various elements of relevant disputes and finally the collected data was analyzed by means of content analysis. The results showed that in order to maintain and promote the status of women in Iran, a set of actions, movements and efforts has been made in order to improve laws related to women at all levels from the beginning of the Islamic Revolution.

The Impact of the National Media on Social Capital with an Emphasis on Social Participation   Tahmina Shams Mashhadi[1], Majid Kaffashi [2]   Abstract This study aimed to determine the impact of the national media on social capital with an emphasis on social participation. To this effect, 390 Iranian citizens within the age range of 20 to 30 living in Tehran were chosen as participants in this study in order to clarify the various dimensions of social participation and the effect of the type and time span of the programs broadcasted through Channel 5 TV on these dimensions of social participation.  The study population consisted of 1047 people of which 400 were selected through multi-stage cluster sampling. However, only 390 respondents had completed the questionnaires. This research employed a survey method to collect data using a standard questionnaire to measure the dependent variables. An expert reviewed questionnaire was constructed to measure the independent variables which consisted of 29 items with 5-point Likert-type scales. Data was analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient, Independent t-test and ANOVA as well as Multivariate regression analysis.  The results showed that the types of programs broadcasted and the amount of time the viewers spent on these programs had a significant effect on the four dimensions of social participation which were awareness, decision-making, participation and satisfaction. [1] Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Social Sciences, Roudehen Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran. (Corresponding Author) Email: shams279@yahoo.com   [2]Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Social Sciences, Roudehen Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran. Email: kaffashi@riau.ac.ir

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between E-service quality and customer satisfaction in Melli Bank, Islamic Azad University Branch in the year 2016 which in terms of purpose, practicality and implementation adhered to the descriptive survey method.  The study population included all customers of Melli Bank, Islamic Azad University's Branch in the year 2016 which, based on the data obtained from the bank manager, was 7141 people. The final sample amounted to 378 subsequent to Cochran’s sample size calculation. The sampling method used in this study was stratified random sampling and the research tool was an expert reviewed questionnaire.  Analysis of Pearson correlation, regression and variance were performed on the data.  The results showed a significant relationship between the variables of E- service quality (performance, completeness, availability, confidentiality, accountability and service compensation) and customer satisfaction.