Sociological Analysis of Intergenerational and Intragenerational Social Mobility and Its Related Factors in Yasouj City

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1 Professor, Department of Social Sciences, Yasouj University, Yasouj, Iran

2 Associate Professor, Department of Social Sciences, Yasouj University, Yasouj, Iran

3 MA Student, Department of Social Sciences, Yasouj University, Yasouj, Iran

10.22034/jscc.2025.22477.1189

Abstract

Background and Aim: Social mobility, which refers to the movement of people across different social positions, is a controversial topic. This research aims to examine both intergenerational and intragenerational social mobility in Yasouj.
 
Data and Method: This survey was conducted on 115 families that had a living father and two children over 25 years of age. The data were collected separately from the father, the oldest child, and the youngest child. To measure intergenerational and intragenerational social mobility, the position of the oldest child relative to the father and the position of the youngest child relative to the oldest one in four areas—economy, social status, education, and employment status—were compared. Results were categorized as upward, downward, or neutral mobility.

Findings: The results of intergenerational mobility showed that, compared to their fathers, the oldest children experienced downward mobility in economic and social status but upward mobility in education and occupational status domains. Furthermore, the chances of upward mobility were significantly affected by age and gender. Furthermore, the results of intragenerational mobility indicated that, compared to their oldest children, the youngest children experienced downward mobility in economic and social status, but upward mobility in education and occupational status. In addition, the chances of upward mobility were influenced by age and place of birth.

Conclusion: This research concludes that the majority of the oldest and youngest children experience downward social mobility compared to the previous generation. Although macro factors significantly influence social mobility, micro factors such as being older and male increase the likelihood of upward intergenerational mobility. Additionally, being older, along with being born in a rural area, enhances the chances of upward intragenerational mobility.

Key Message: Social mobility is experiencing a downward trend, both across generations and within generations. Upward intergenerational and intragenerational mobility reflect the dynamics of any society, and current trends suggest that social mobility in tribal communities faces significant challenges.

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