This research investigates the relationship between ethnic identity and perceived inequality with social cohesion (SC) in Iran. This research used a combined method (grounded theory, secondary analysis, and survey methods). Using a survey method, standard and self-administered questionnaires were used for gathering data. Face validity and Cronbach's alpha coefficient were used to evaluate the validity and reliability of the questionnaire, respectively. The statistical population of the research included all residents of Fars province aged 18 and older. Based on Lin's sampling, the sample size was calculated as 1041, and Cluster random sampling was used for access samples. The findings show that "ethnic identity" had a direct and "The feeling of relative deprivation" (FRD) and "perceived inequality" (PI) had an indirect relationship with the dependent variable (SC). "Perceived ethnic stereotypes" (PSD) had no significant effect on the SC. The level of SC of non-Persian ethnic groups was significantly higher than the Persian ethnic group, significantly. The multivariate regression shows that FRD, PI, and ethnic identity have explained nearly 14.1% of the dependent variable changes. In a qualitative study, three main categories: "institutional erosion of social cohesion", "socio-cultural anomie", and "Structural economic problems" were identified. The secondary analysis showed that social capital, especially social cohesion, had been reduced in Iran. Ethnic identity, deprivation, and inequality have critical effects on the SC.
Asghar Mirfardi (Fri,) studied this question.