My dissertation focuses on three interwoven areas linked to knowledges of care in contemporary Iran: the notion of the healthy body and mind as identity markers, the conceptualizations of social responsibility as care advocacy; and the construction process of the concept “competent citizen.” Given the rapid increase in the Iranian diaspora since early 2010s, I study the development of new health norms and self-care practices via nonofficial (online) platforms, along with the emergence of celebrity psychologists and health coaches. A key aspect of this project will be unpacking the motivations and dynamics at work in areas like social media and popular culture.
Cultures of care set the frame for health help seeking behaviors.
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