تاثیر زیست‌بوم اجتماعی و بافت چندفرهنگی بر ساختار هویت قومی

Social ecology and cultural context are considered key components in the process of individual and social identity formation. The aim of this research is to examine the structure and dimensions of ethnic identity among Turks in two different ecologies: the cities of Tehran and Tabriz. The research method is a survey, and the statistical population includes Turks in Tehran and Tabriz. The statistical population also includes Turks residing in the cities of Tehran and Tabriz. The sample size was determined to be 880 people using Cochran's formula, and sampling was conducted using a multi-stage cluster sampling method. The findings indicated that,, there is no significant difference in the ethnic identity between Turks residing in Tehran and Tabriz. However, a detailed examination of the identity dimensions revealed that Turks residing in Tehran scored higher in the dimensions of awareness and belonging, while Turks in Tabriz scored higher in the commitment dimension. The results suggest that living in a multi-ethnic social ecology like Tehran, while leading to an increase in ethnic awareness, conversely strengthens tolerance and reduces ethnic prejudices, and continuous exposure to cultural diversity can lead to the moderation of ethnic commitments and a more adaptive redefinition of identity.