Author/Authors :
Arjmand Siahpoush، Isaac نويسنده Assistant Professor of Sociology, Department of Psychology, Andimeshk Branch Islamic Azad University, Andimeshk, Iran , , Arjmandi، Hassan نويسنده Department of Educational management, Ministry of Education, Andimeshk, Iran. , , Dad Baz، Yousef نويسنده Department of Educational management, Ministry of Education, Andimeshk, Iran. , , Arjmand Siahpoush، Bahare نويسنده Department of Educational management, Payame Noor University (PNU), Dezful, Iran ,
Abstract :
The purpose of this study was to investigate the phenomenon of the generation gap among English Language students of Islamic Azad University in North Khuzestan Branches. The research Methodology was based on Cochran formula and the sample size was 305. The researchers with Multi-stage and random sampling chose the subjects and the necessary information were gathered by questionnaire techniques. The dependent variable is the generation gap with the four dimensions of social, cultural, political and economic criteria. Studying the status gap values shows that it has a significant difference in the mean values of the parents of the English Language students (parents). The results show that the reference group, leisure time spending and using of mass media facilities has a direct and positive relationship with the generation gap between parents of English Language students. Economic and social situation also affects the rate of generation gap between English Language students with parents. Regression analysis revealed that the independent variables 3/39% of the variation explained by the generation gap between parents and English Language students have the greatest impact on changes in family structure variables and the use of mass media.
