زهرا صیافان

The present study was conducted with the aim of presenting a model of cultural participation of Islamic Azad University students in Hormozgan province.Research

This study is a mixed research, in the qualitative section, using thematic analysis technique and based on semi-structured interviews with 20 experts, a qualitative model was presented. Also, in the quantitative section, using confirmatory factor analysis, based on the opinions of 390 students in different units of Hormozgan Azad University, the proposed qualitative model has been investigated.

In the theme analysis section, 51 basic themes, 12 organizing themes and 1 overarching themes were identified. The same results of the factor analysis technique also confirmed the fit of all four proposed models (overarching themes)

The findings of this study can provide insight to senior decision-makers and cultural managers, and become the basis for more cultural participation of Azad University (and other universities) students.