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Social Media Use and Iranian Immigrants

This study explores how Iranian immigrant women aged 35-50 use social media and how it shapes their understanding of identity, belonging, and community in Western countries.

Age & Gender

35 years ~ 50 years
Female

Location

United States (Nationwide)

What will be asked of you

Participants will be asked to complete a short online questionnaire (about 10-15 minutes) related to their experiences with language, culture, and social media. Some participants may be invited to a 30-45-minute virtual interview via Zoom to explore their experiences in more depth. Participation is entirely voluntary, and participants can skip any questions they are not comfortable answering.

Incentives

We'll share the results of the study with you!

Total length of participation:
1-2 hours

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

Iranian women between the ages of 35 and 50
Have immigrated to the United States in the last 10 years
Use social media (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, or Telegram)
Able to communicate in either English or Persian
Willing to share their experiences in a confidential setting

Not eligible if:

Not currently living in the U.S.
Under 35 or over 50
Do not use social media
Unable to give informed consent
Not comfortable with either English or Persian

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Fatemeh Sarafraz

100% Remote (online, phone, text)

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Fatemeh Sarafraz
Hussman School of Journalism and Media

Study Type

Behavioral or Social
Observational

Study Topics

Behavior
Mental and Emotional Health
Social or Workplace Dynamics

IRB Number

25-1936

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