Exploring the contexts and consequences of violence in adolescents referred to Mashhad health centers

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Ph.D. Student, Department of Sociology, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

2 Department of Sociology, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

3 Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Introduction: Field research, especially in relation to the increase of violence in society and especially among adolescents and its consequences at the community level can have great achievements; Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the contexts and consequences of violence in adolescents referring to health centers in Mashhad.
Material and Methods: This research was conducted with qualitative methodology and in the field of grounded theory in 1398 in Mashhad. Participants in this study were 17 male students in whom violent behaviors were observed, who were selected by purposive sampling. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed using open, axial and selective coding steps.
Results: After analyzing and coding the data based on the approach of Strauss and Cobain Grand Theory, 20 categories were extracted which were classified into three dimensions: causal, contextual and intervening as well as outcome. The process of creating and reproducing violence was explained.
Conclusion: It seems that the categories and dimensions in this study explain the processes of reproduction of violence and in this regard it can be used for related research.

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medical journal of mashhad university of medical sciences
Volume 64, Issue 1
March and April 2021
Pages 2376-2392

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