Socio-Cultural Strategy

Socio-Cultural Strategy

Qualitative study of the issue of identity, identity conflict and factors affecting it in teenage girls (first and second high school)

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 Member of the academic staff of Islamic Studies Department. Theology faculty. Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran (Corresponding author).
2 Master's degree in social sciences, Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences, Alzahra UniversityTehran, Iran.
Abstract
Identity has different dimensions and the most important one is individual and social identity. Meanwhile, the identity of girls and women as people who educate the future generations in the hands of teenage girls is more important. This research is aimed at the statistical system of the problems of teenage girls in the issue of identity from all over the country. In fact, in this research, we have defined identity, identity conflict and its effective factors, and the level of satisfaction with sexual identity from the point of view of adolescent girls. This research was done with qualitative method and qualitative content analysis technique. The target population of the current research is all the female students of the first and second secondary level from all over the country, and 18 people have been selected as a sample in this research. Examining the interviews and data analysis showed that in general, some teenage girls have knowledge about their identity in different dimensions, but some not only do not have knowledge, but are also dissatisfied with their identity. Dissatisfaction with identity is very evident, especially in the aspect of sexual identity. From the point of view of the interviewees, various factors such as family, social structures, media, peer group play a role in teenage girls' dissatisfaction with their identity. In examining the religious identity of teenage girls, regarding the principle of religion, there is a belief in the monotheism and oneness of God among many teenagers. Criticizing the teachings of Islam and the attitude towards Islam, some teenagers seek to convert to Christianity, and some have pointed out their weakness in performing religious rituals. The most important doubts of teenagers are related to the topic of resurrection, Imam of the time, hijab and trend towards new hairstyles.
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