Obvious and hidden improper functions of the student dormitory (case study, Farhangian University)

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 PhD student in Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran (corresponding author)

3 Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to identify the dormitory life opportunities of male students in Farhangian University. The qualitative research method is descriptive-ethnographic. The study population was all students living in the dormitories of Shahid Mofateh Shahr-e Rey Campus and Shahid Beheshti Higher Education Center of Tehran (750 people) in the academic year of 2019-2020, from which 41 students selected. Data were collected through participatory observation and in-depth semi-structured interviews and analyzed by content analysis. According to the results of this research, the most important threats to dormitory life are; Lack of interaction and incompatibility, lack of mutual understanding, tension and conflict, lack of privacy, violation of collective rights, failure to prepare and provide quality food, occurrence of digestive disorders, occurrence of health problems, leaving the space under the control of the family, disturbance in Sleep schedule, occurrence of physical problems, occurrence of emotional problems, mental boredom caused by chronic web browsing, negative influence from negative thoughts of others, inappropriate acculturation, disordered leisure time, reduction of participation and religious activities are among the inappropriate functions of the dormitory Were identified.

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