Student identity and its related factors among students in Yazd Universities

Authors
Hossein Afrasiabi
Fahimeh Khoobyari
Department of Sociology, Yazd University
Abstract
Abstract

Social identity is  the result of membership and interaction of an individual in different groups and social settings. Student identity, as an important aspect of students' social identity, is also a consequence of membership in student's group along with sence of belonging and commitment to the social role. The aim of this study was to investigate student identity and and its related factors in Yazd Universities. This research was completed by using quantitative  survey approach. Data  were collected via questionnaires. Statistical population included all students in 2013-15 academic year of which 450 individuals were randomly selected by stratified sampling method. Results indicated that the identity of most students were moderate and  are changed depending on the type of university, major, educational level and right to choose. Social capital, job prospect, hope to future, education and family income were the most important variables in student identity explanation. Reinforcement of skills and social and cultural  capitals in addition to resolving employment problems, and  picturing hope and clear vision of  the future can improve students' sense of belonging to their professional identity and thereby increase their involvement and success.

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  • Receive Date 06 March 2023
  • Publish Date 06 March 2023