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Investigating Cultural Identity in the Transition from Village to city A Case Study of Dezful
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Abstract: (45 Views) |
The accelerated process of urbanization, particularly in developing regions, instigates profound transformations in the cultural identity of both migrant and host communities. The present study aims to identify and analyze indicators of cultural identity during the transition from rural to urban environments, focusing on the case study of Dezful County. This research is applied in its objective and employs a descriptive-analytical method with a mixed-methods (qualitative-quantitative) approach. In the qualitative phase, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 30 participants, including experts, migrants, and long-term residents, selected via purposive and snowball sampling until theoretical saturation was achieved. Thematic analysis was utilized to extract the principal indicators of cultural identity. In the quantitative phase, a researcher-developed questionnaire was formulated based on the qualitative findings. Its reliability was confirmed with a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.74. The statistical population for this section comprised migrants residing in the city of Dezful. A sample of 384 individuals was selected using simple random sampling, calculated via Cochran's formula. The data were analyzed using Pearson correlation, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with Partial Least Squares (PLS).Conclusion: The results of this research demonstrate that the adaptation of cultural identity during the rural-to-urban transition is a multidimensional process. It is influenced more significantly by individuals' attitudes and subjective acceptance of the new environment's values than by temporal and physical factors. Consequently, urban policies and cultural planning should prioritize psychological and social dimensions to foster cultural integration and facilitate the formation of a dynamic, hybrid identity.
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| Keywords: Cultural Identity, Urbanization, Khuzestan, Dezful, Socio- Cultural Transformation. |
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Type of Study: Applicable |
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Accepted: 2026/05/14 | Published: 2026/05/14
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