Sociological Analysis of the Impact of Political Current Conflicts on the Erosion of Social Capital in the Islamic Republic of Iran (1376-1400)
Subject Areas : political sociology
سحر سجادیان
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رضا پریزاد
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علی شیرخانی
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Abstract :
Social capital is recognized as one of the fundamental pillars of social cohesion and sustainability in contemporary societies and includes key elements such as social trust, civic participation, shared norms, and interpersonal relationships. In the Islamic Republic of Iran, from 1376 to 1400, conflicts between official political currents, especially in the three periods of reform, fundamentalism, and moderation, have had a significant impact on the erosion of social capital. This study, using a descriptive-analytical method and based on qualitative and documentary content analysis, examines the question of what impact official political conflicts have had on the erosion of social capital in Iran. The main hypothesis of the study is that the intensification of factional confrontations, the lack of dispute resolution mechanisms, and the reduction of transparency and accountability of governing institutions have led to a decrease in public trust, a weakening of social cohesion, and a decrease in political participation. The findings show that political crises such as the 2009 elections have increased the distance between the people and the political elites and exacerbated distrust and social isolation. Thus, the existing political conflicts have contributed to the continuous erosion of social capital and threatened the stability and legitimacy of the country's political structure.
