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This research aims to understand how cultural metaphors influence romantic relationships among Iranian youth.

The influence of cultural repertoire metaphors on a specific peer group's romantic relationships

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This research aims to understand how cultural metaphors influence romantic relationships among Iranian youth.
Narrative ethnography conducted within the Hejrat friendship network from 2018 to 2022.
In-depth analysis of affective orientations shaped by cultural metaphors and social pressures.
Two primary affective orientations identified: love as part of life and life lived for love.
Persian Sufi metaphors like talab and feraq significantly impact emotional attachment dynamics.
Contrasting metaphors foster either fragile or resilient relational structures.

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Narrative ethnography explores romantic love in a friendship network, indicating cultural metaphors shape emotional lives.

Peyman Ahmadi (2026) studied this question.

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