Imam Sadiq University Religion, Management, & Governance 3115-7718 4 2 2026 05 01 Identifying Factors Affecting the Dignity and Honor of Martyrs and Veterans 277 298 78122 10.30497/rmg.2026.250218.1059 EN Pourya Parvaneh M.A. Student, Department of Public Policy , Faculty of Law and Political Science , University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran 0009-0000-0603-7398 Mobina Mohammadi M.A. Student, Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Education, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran 0009-0008-1991-8715 Zahra Zibapoo Master&#039;s Student in Family CounselingAfiliation:Departmen of Family Counseling faculty of Islamic Education,Islamic Azad University, North Tehran Branch Tehran,Iran. Journal Article 2026 04 30 Background: In the Islamic Republic of Iran, the dignity and honor of martyrs and veterans extend beyond a mere occupational or welfare priority, serving as a fundamental pillar of social capital and national authority. Recent national developments, including the 12-Day War, the Events of January 2026 (Dey 1404), and the Ramadan War, have transformed the parameters governing the system of dignity, thereby doubling the necessity of redesigning existing frameworks.<br /><br />Objective: This study aimed to identify the factors affecting the dignity and honor of martyrs and veterans and to propose a systemic framework for its enhancement.<br /><br />Method: A qualitative research approach was adopted, employing the grounded theory method. Data were collected through semi-structured in-depth interviews with 10 noble families of martyrs and veterans, veteran combatants, and managers of the Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs. The analysis process was conducted in three stages: open coding, axial coding, and selective coding.<br /><br />Findings and Conclusion: The study identified 15 key concepts and five strategic bottlenecks (predominance of a custodial approach, the gap between service delivery and service perception, structural rigidity, lack of a system for monitoring organizational behavior, and inter-agency incoordination). Furthermore, three paradigmatic shifts in the new generation of martyrs and veterans were identified: the transition from hard war to cognitive-social war, the phenomenon of digital character assassination, and motivation in ambiguous circumstances. The proposed framework emphasizes a transition from a purely supportive approach to a resilient systemic model based on intelligent support, media empowerment of families, and redesigning the social narrative of dignity. https://rmg.isu.ac.ir/article_78122_8370d030057a7b7ba7c8f2f8030711b0.pdf