Document Type : Article
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M.A. Student, Department of Public Policy , Faculty of Law and Political Science , University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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M.A. Student, Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Education, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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Master's Student in Family CounselingAfiliation:Departmen of Family Counseling faculty of Islamic Education,Islamic Azad University, North Tehran Branch Tehran,Iran.
10.30497/rmg.2026.250218.1059
Abstract
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.
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.
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.
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.
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