The This study examines the transformation of the culture of mutual aid in the Grand Bazaar of Tabriz, the extent of social participation in the past and present, and the barriers affecting its change from a historical and empirical perspective. The research employs a qualitative method based on grounded theory using Strauss and Corbin's systematic approach. The statistical population includes individuals knowledgeable about past mutual aid practices, board members of charitable funds, and intermediaries of charitable affairs, selected through the snowball sampling method. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, reaching theoretical saturation after 13 interviews. The analysis was conducted using open, axial, and selective coding. The findings indicate that, in the past, social capital (trust, religious capital, and participation) played a crucial role in fostering mutual aid. Key factors included trust among tradespeople and charity intermediaries, adherence to religious principles, participation of community elders in charitable activities and religious ceremonies, and socialization based on mutual aid within families, schools, and workplaces. Additionally, situational mutual aid (such as support during financial hardships), transparent communication networks, and the widespread engagement of tradespeople in mutual aid strengthened this culture. The practice of living at an equal level, reflected in shared clothing styles and communal dining among merchants and workers, further reinforced social cohesion.
Golabi, F. , Abbaszadeh, M. and Partovi Asl, M. (2025). Studying Changes in the Culture of Altruism in the Market Space: A Qualitative Approach. Journal of Sociology of Lifestyle (SLS), (), -. doi: 10.22034/sls.2025.66106.1499
MLA
Golabi, F. , , Abbaszadeh, M. , and Partovi Asl, M. . "Studying Changes in the Culture of Altruism in the Market Space: A Qualitative Approach", Journal of Sociology of Lifestyle (SLS), , , 2025, -. doi: 10.22034/sls.2025.66106.1499
HARVARD
Golabi, F., Abbaszadeh, M., Partovi Asl, M. (2025). 'Studying Changes in the Culture of Altruism in the Market Space: A Qualitative Approach', Journal of Sociology of Lifestyle (SLS), (), pp. -. doi: 10.22034/sls.2025.66106.1499
CHICAGO
F. Golabi , M. Abbaszadeh and M. Partovi Asl, "Studying Changes in the Culture of Altruism in the Market Space: A Qualitative Approach," Journal of Sociology of Lifestyle (SLS), (2025): -, doi: 10.22034/sls.2025.66106.1499
VANCOUVER
Golabi, F., Abbaszadeh, M., Partovi Asl, M. Studying Changes in the Culture of Altruism in the Market Space: A Qualitative Approach. Journal of Sociology of Lifestyle (SLS), 2025; (): -. doi: 10.22034/sls.2025.66106.1499
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