Abstract Many people in Bangladesh, especially women and children, suffer from heinous crimes like rape, sexual assault, acid burns, domestic abuse, and human trafficking every day. Victimization of property and violent crimes create negative psychological impact on person’s wellbeing. Victims face depression, unsafety, stress and low self-esteem after victimization. The main objective of this study is to find out the role of procedural justice in victim-police contact and victims’ recovery from victimization experiences. In this study, a descriptive qualitative research design is used to describe the healing benefits of procedural justice. In-depth interviews of victims were conducted on the basis of semi-structured questions. Victims feel violated after victimization and violation turns into validation during contacting the police. The study discovered that when police officers acknowledged the victimization experiences of victims, it aided in resolving the harmful psychological consequences of the crime, by providing victims with a feeling of closure, empowerment and security. It was crucial for crime victims that the police validated their victimization experiences. This study suggests that police officers’ actions can significantly influence victims’ recovery from their victimization experiences and procedural justice is a critical component of effective victim services.

Abstract Using a cross-sectional survey approach, this study examined the moderating role of class level in the connection between personality traits and cyberbullying among adolescents enrolled in school. The participants (N = 356) were selected from four secondary schools in Osun state, Southwestern Nigeria, and ranged in age from 11 to 30. The results of the regression-based path analysis indicated that cyberbullying was directly positively associated with honesty (estimate =.25; 95% CI [.05,.45]; p <.01), extraversion (estimate =.34; 95% CI [−.06, −.75]; p <.05), and openness to experience (estimate =.39; 95% CI [.00,.78]; p <.05). Also, interaction of class level and honesty on cyberbullying was negatively significant (estimate = −.14, 95% CI [−.24, −.03]; p < .01). Furthermore, class level moderated the relationship between extraversion and cyberbullying (estimate = −.23, 95% CI [−.43, −.03]; p < .01). In addition, class level significantly moderated the relationship between openness to experience trait and cyberbullying (estimate = −.20, 95% CI [−.40, −.00]; p < .01). These results imply that while designing programs aimed at lowering cyberbullying among teenagers enrolled in school, psychologists should take personality attributes and class level into account.

Abstract Fiscal sociology is a subfield of sociology that examines how taxation and public finance shape and reflect the relationship between citizens and the state. This article provides a theoretical overview of fiscal sociology, tracing its emergence as a distinct field and distinguishing it from economics and legal studies. Classic thinkers like Rudolf Goldscheid, Joseph Schumpeter, and Max Weber laid the groundwork for viewing taxation not merely as an economic tool or legal obligation but as a sociological phenomenon intertwined with trust, power, and social norms. Unlike economics, which often treats tax compliance as a rational cost-benefit decision and legal approaches focused on formal rules, fiscal sociology emphasizes broader social factors such as trust in government, legitimacy of authorities, cultural norms, and historical trajectories of state development. We discuss core concepts in fiscal sociology, including the role of trust and legitimacy in fostering tax compliance, the importance of tax morale and social norms, and the historical and institutional contexts that shape fiscal systems. Drawing on both classic contributions and modern scholarship (e.g., Campbell, Prasad, Torgler, Brautigam, Levi, Steinmo), the article highlights fiscal sociology’s theoretical contributions. These include understanding how tax systems cultivate or undermine social trust, how legitimacy and fairness perceptions influence citizens’ willingness to pay, and how historical and institutional developments create path dependencies in taxation. The conclusion underscores the value of a sociological lens on fiscal issues, noting that a society’s approach to taxation is deeply embedded in its social structure, norms, and institutions, with significant implications for governance and social cohesion.

Abstract This study investigates the transformation of Islamic da’wah from conventional practices to digital platforms, with a focus on TikTok as a new medium for religious expression. Using the case of Hanan Attaki, a prominent Islamic influencer, this research analyzes how digital da’wah is strategically constructed and its impact on religious understanding among Indonesian millennials and Gen Z. Employing a qualitative netnographic approach, the study examines digital content, audience interaction, and communication styles. Findings show that Attaki utilizes TikTok’s algorithmic and visual features to disseminate concise, emotionally resonant religious messages. Themes such as introspection, self-development, and social ethics are presented through storytelling and relatable aesthetics. However, the study also raises concerns about the erosion of traditional religious authority and the commodification of religious discourse. Drawing on Campbell’s Digital Religion and Mosco’s Commodification theories, this research highlights the evolving dynamics between media, market forces, and Islamic communication in digital spaces.

Abstract This study explores the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technologies on the professional authority of physicians in G20 countries. By analyzing panel data from 2015 to 2022, the research investigates how the adoption of digital health infrastructure—measured through an ICT index—affects the average number of doctor visits per capita. The findings suggest a statistically significant negative relationship, indicating that as digital health tools become more prevalent, the traditional role and authority of physicians may shift. This transformation reflects broader changes in the doctor-patient relationship and raises sociological questions about trust, expertise, and control over medical knowledge. The study contributes to the sociology of professions by highlighting how technology can reshape established authority structures in healthcare systems.

Abstract Originating in the field of sport, “training” has evolved into a context shifting concept relevant across multiple disciplines and fields of practice. From a sociological systems theory perspective, this article analyzes training as a semantic concept that shapes communication in various social domains such as sport, medicine, and administration. Within these domains, however, the concept of training is recontextualised in distinct ways. The present study examines training and training culture across diverse fields and academic disciplines. Using a scoping review approach, we identified 67 scholarly publications addressing the notion of “training culture”. Through thematic analysis of these publications, we explored similarities and differences in how training culture is conceptualized and what social function it fulfills. Our findings suggest that training culture can be understood as an expression of a shared functional capacity. Across different organizational contexts, such as sport, medicine, business, and education, training consistently appears as a communicative form that stabilizes performance orientation and developmental aims. Nevertheless, the specific functional contributions of training vary across contexts.

Abstract Well-designed visual languages have the power to communicate health messages clearly and effectively to non-experts, including journalists, patients and politicians. Otherwise, they can confuse and alienate recipients, undermining the meaning of the message and leaving room for conflict, mistrust and pseudoscience. In this perspective, the paper reflects on the importance and complexity of visual communication of health information as an individual’s right to be well informed, especially in risk and emergency scenarios.

Abstract The low prevalence of contraceptive use in sub-Saharan Africa has been largely ascribed to a lot of factors. Among such factors is false impression about family planning use. This study examined misconceptions as determinants of contraceptive uptake among married women in Southwest, Nigeria. A cross sectional study was carried out among 1187 women of reproductive age (15-49) years in Southwest, Nigeria. The study adopted a multi-stage sampling procedure to select the study participants and questionnaire method was employed to elicit responses from them. The study employed statistical product for services solution (SPSS version 20) to analyze the data collected. Frequency distribution was employed to explain the socio-demographic characteristics of the study participants, while chi-square test and logistic regression analysis were employed at the bivariate and multivariate level. The study showed that the mean age of the respondents was 33.7 ± 7.7 S. D, while the mean age at first marriage was 24 years. The study further showed that contraceptive use is still low in the region despite marginal improvement. Moreover, there were significant positive relationships between misconceptions such as family planning causes promiscuity, embarrassment at the point of uptake and contraceptive use. However, there were significant negative relationship between women who believe that contraception causes cultural inhibition/lack of openness among spouses as well as irregular menstruation. The study concludes that misconceptions such as family planning causes promiscuity, infertility, weight gain, irregular menstruation, cultural inhibition and lack of openness between couples and lead to embarrassment at the points of uptakes still exist in the study area. The study recommends that to witness improved contraceptive use in the area, program interventions tailored to contraceptive needs of married women such as health education and awareness campaign at both the national and local level should be embarked upon.

Abstract This paper explores the theoretical foundations of phenomenological sociology, examining how subjective experiences and intersubjective relationships construct social reality. Drawing on the works of Alfred Schutz, Peter Berger, Thomas Luckmann, and Hermann Schmitz, it synthesizes key concepts such as the lifeworld, social construction of reality, and embodied phenomenology. Using Qualitative Content Analysis (QCA), this study systematically interprets and compares foundational texts, demonstrating the role of human agency in shaping societal norms and meanings. By integrating multiple theoretical perspectives, it critically engages with contemporary sociological challenges, particularly in digital communication and evolving social structures. This theoretical analysis contributes to the existing literature by offering a structured synthesis of phenomenological thought and its continued relevance in modern sociological discourse.

Abstract This study investigates the impact of home-office arrangement on work-life balance (WLB) with reference to productivity, stress, and boundary management. The study makes use of the answers of 112 participants that were collected from an online questionnaire and concludes that both the positives and negatives of working remotely prevail. While 65.2% of sample members felt more WLB and 71.5% were more productive, availability-all-the-time-causing-stress was the major issue experienced, primarily by caregivers. The study highlights the importance of technical infrastructure, boundary management tactics, and organizational support in ensuring the full potential of WLB benefits. Such conclusions guide theoretical models like Boundary Theory and the Job Demands-Resources Model and offer practical recommendations to employers and policy-makers.