Document Type : Original Article
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PhD Candidate in Psychology, search Institute of Hawzah and University, Qom, Iran.
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Professor, Department of Psychology, Research Institute of Hawzah and University, Qom, Iran.
10.22034/ip.2026.389.1267
Abstract
Intergenerational transmission of religion in the family is one aspect of intergenerational transmission that, despite its fundamental importance in preserving family identity and cohesion, faces a theoretical gap in the research literature. The present study aimed to develop a comprehensive model of the dimensions and factors affecting intergenerational transmission of religion using a qualitative meta-synthesis method. The study population included all relevant articles (80 selected works), which were examined using open coding and systematic content analysis. The findings indicate that the process of religious transmission can be conceptualized in three major thematic clusters: first, measurement criteria, including participation, beliefs, and religious perceptions; second, influencing factors, including governmental, family, individual, environmental, socialization and participation in congregational activities, and gender; and third, harmful or weakening factors at the family and environmental levels. The results of this meta-synthesis confirm that the formation of spiritual-religious structures across generations is strongly influenced by the interaction of psychological components within the family’s educational context. These findings, while explaining the complexity of the process of religious transmission, provide a theoretical framework for family-centered interventions and broader religious policymaking.
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