Keywords = qualitative method
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The lived experience of homeless youth in the transition of independent life and entering the society in Tehran

Volume 10, Issue 38, Spring 2024, Pages 1-44

https://doi.org/10.22054/rjsw.2024.74915.699

marita bagheri, Asghar Mohammadi, reza esmaili

Abstract Every year, on average, about 500 children under the care of the organization in the country leave the continuous support system of the organization in the form of independent life, marriage, etc., and in independent life, they sometimes face many problems in forming a joint or individual life. In this regard, the main goal of this research is the lived experience of the homeless youth in living an independent life and entering the society in Tehran. The current research is a qualitative research and was done by thematic analysis method. The research tool includes a semi-structured in-depth individual interview. The participants of the research included boys and girls without guardians transferred to the society, whose minimum age was 18 years and a maximum of 5 years had passed since their transfer. The choice was purposeful. MAXQDA software was used for data analysis. In reviewing the data from the interviews, it was coded into 7 main themes and 25 sub-themes. The findings indicated the contradictory feelings of the participants when they first entered the society, on the one hand, freedom from the center was very pleasant, on the other hand, the fear of loneliness also hindered their peace, they asked for material and spiritual support and that the life of young people After discharge, they felt uncomfortable because it is not a priority for the organization.

Social issues and post-earthquake rehabilitation (A qualitative study in the city of Sarpol-e Zahab)

Volume 7, Issue 26, Autumn 2021, Pages 103-146

https://doi.org/10.22054/rjsw.2022.61214.498

rahmat mirzaee, masood alami, ezzatolah samaram, sattar parvin

Abstract r, there is not a sufficiently deep understanding of the social issues caused by earthquakes; Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the social issues that arose during the return to life after the November 2017 earthquake in the city of Sarpol-e Zahab. The research is qualitative and content analysis method has been used to conduct research operations. The study population consisted of earthquake victims and urban social experts in the Sarpol-e-Zahab earthquake. Sampling was theoretical and was performed using targeted strategies and snowballs. Based on this, 48 interviews were conducted with earthquake victims and social experts. Data were collected using semi-structured in-depth interviews and context-based analysis with the systematic strategy of Strauss and Corbin. This qualitative study categorizes the two main categories of social vulnerability (a priori social problems, lack of sensitivity to vulnerable groups, neglect of social rehabilitation, vulnerability due to loss of property and assets, influx of non-natives) and Forgetfulness and abandonment Examining the sub-categories (unfinished housing, incompatibility of housing reconstruction with local culture and lack of priority for job creation, which has led to delays in returning to normal life. According to the results of the study, social issues are hidden in the layers of social life. It occurs after the earthquake and is less considered in post-earthquake programs and studies. Therefore, policy makers and social planners should develop a comprehensive plan that considers these hidden issues and the process of returning to life. Facilitate normalization after an earthquake.