Social Life Research Articles

“Some Necessary Iconoclasm”: Contesting Liberty in the Progressive Era

During the Progressive Era, academics and theorists in positions of substantial institutional power engaged in an intellectual shift against the prevailing American political culture by challenging the ontological nature of liberty and the state. Owing to the belief that individuals were social creatures who could not exist outside of an organized society, these theorists rejected the theoretical underpinnings of natural rights and personal liberty and reconceived of freedom as something that was socially constituted rather than individually focused. Liberty was repositioned as a way for individuals to be the best members of society, not to pursue their own ends absent a restraining force. These intellectuals imagined a dynamic, progressive democracy that would respond to changing social and economic circumstances rather than a fixed constitution that protected individual and minority rights. In practice, reformers used this intellectual and linguistic shift to legitimize the era’s many moral crusades. They framed vices such as alcohol, cigarettes, and prostitution as deleterious to the socially constituted freedoms of the community and warranting the intervention of police power. Though progressive reformers were met with mixed success, the theoretical shift away from natural rights left a lasting legacy in the American political landscape.

Comparison of Positive and Negative Symptoms in People Diagnosed With Schizophrenia

Objective: This study aims to shed light on the specification and comparison of positive symptoms and negative in schizophrenic patients. Theoretical Framework: With the influence of various structural and ideological factors, the family and society now play an expanded role in terms of behavior, attitudes, beliefs and relationships. This impact has been reflected in all societies in the world; however, while Western countries have adapted social policies to accommodate these changes, developing countries have not created appropriate structures. In Kosovo, funding of mental health services remains low, while mental health problems represent 12.3% of general illnesses and 30.8% of causes of work incapacity. Method: The study is descriptive-analytical, qualitative and quantitative. The research was carried out in four municipalities of Kosovo, whereby, patients with schizophrenia who appear in psychiatric institutions and their caregivers/family members have served as subject samples. Results and Discussion: The results have shown that the presence of schizophrenia is reflected in the prevalence of a low level of education, a high level of unemployment, as well as harmful activities such as smoking and alcohol consumption and physical inactivity. The PNS-Q Self-report and Family Member questionnaires have shown significant correlations for the subscales of positive and negative symptoms. Research Implications: It is recommended for patients with schizophrenia and their families a well-structured strategy created in collaboration with experts in relevant fields, including social protection, psychiatric medical services, education, and integration plan in social life. Originality/Value: This research article aims to increase knowledge about the disease of schizophrenia, especially its symptoms.

‘Those truthful in all else have said’: tales of the supernatural in an Icelandic valley

ABSTRACT This paper is the final paper in a series of four concerning the beliefs and practice primarily within a family whose memories covered the period from the 1890s onwards. It concerns rural life in northern Iceland as observed in the late 1970s and early 1980s, with some work also undertaken subsequently. The paper narrates folk belief and tales concerning ghosts, both those that are traditional and those more European in aspect, as well as the ‘hidden people’ (huldufólk, ‘fairies’). It covers one rural area with its changes in social, farming, educational, technological and national life, with a view to providing a ‘snapshot’ of the stories told at the end of this period. With its three companion pieces, previously published in Folk Life, it makes up a detailed ethnography, showcasing one rural region during a period of considerable transformation brought about especially by the encroachment of modernity.

Anna Min Al-Yahud: Arab-Jew, traditionalism and Mizrahi middle-class on the Israeli stage

ABSTRACT This paper explores the theatrical performance Anna Min Al-Yahud by way of intersecting three major phenomenon in the current Mizrahi (a Jew of Middle Eastern origin) critical discourse in Israel: the rise of the Mizrahi middle-class, Arab-Jew, and traditionalism. The plot deals with a Kafkaesque pandemic of accents and languages of diasporic countries from which Jews in general, and Middle Eastern Jews, in particular, originated. The pandemic echoes the Tower of Babel myth that threatens to destroy the unified Israeli identity. This dystopic-comic performance exacerbates the severity of contradictions between the Mizrahi-Jewish identity and the uniform European-Zionist narrative. Anna Min Al-Yahud proposes an open multilingual and multicultural way of life which will enable a common social life in Israel today.

Order and Potentiality in Interaction Ritual Theory

Interaction ritual theory is one of the most important contributions of micro-sociological theory, tying together the production of local order and actors’ ongoing projects. Although Goffman replaced the “social” order of classical anthropology with an endogenous “interaction” order, such theory conceives ritual as reflecting and enacting an existing structure. Drawing on recent interactionist work and developments in ritual theory, we complement this understanding of ritual with an account of potentiality. Interaction rituals undoubtedly sacralize the self that is presented in interaction and defend the interaction order within which such selves are enmeshed, yet they simultaneously open up potential avenues for transformation of selves and relationships. Ritual action is strewn with moments in which the world appears not as it is but as it could be: a subjunctive “what if” of social life. We show how focusing on the interplay between order and potentiality in interaction ritual provides a more precise way to understand interaction and new ways to approach forms of interactional inequality.

Priming using human and chimpanzee expressions of emotion biases attention toward positive emotions.

Perceiving and correctly interpreting emotional expressions is one of the most important abilities for social animals' communication. It determines the majority of social interactions, group dynamics, and cooperation - being highly relevant for an individual's survival. Core mechanisms of this ability have been hypothesised to be shared across closely related species with phylogenetic similarities. This study explored homologies in human processing of species-specific facial expressions using eye-tracking. Introducing a prime-target paradigm, we tested the influences on human attention elicited by priming with differently valenced emotional stimuli depicting human and chimpanzee faces. We demonstrated an attention shift towards the conspecific (human) target picture that was congruent with the valence depicted in the primer picture. We did not find this effect with heterospecific (chimpanzee) primers and ruled out that this was due to participants interpreting them incorrectly. Implications about the involvement of related emotion-processing mechanisms for human and chimpanzee facial expressions are discussed. Systematic cross-species-investigations of emotional expressions are needed to unravel how emotion representation mechanisms can extend to process other species' faces. Through such studies, we can better understand the implications of humans' and apes' shared evolutionary ancestry and better understand "Where our emotions come from".

Ideological Representation in Turkish Cinema and Turkish Cinema During the AK Party Era

Cinema has long been recognized by governments for its societal influence, and Turkey is no exception. During the early years of the Republic, while all fine arts flourished under state protection, cinema did not receive the same level of support. However, Turkish cinema evolved in line with the Republic's official ideology, emphasizing values such as modernization and secularism. As the government acknowledged cinema's power, it began directing the industry to align with state interests, promoting a "Western" worldview. Following the rise of the Justice and Development Party (AK Party) in 2002, Turkey underwent a shift toward conservatism, with religious values influencing cultural and social life. This article examines how the AK Party's conservative and religious agenda has shaped Turkish cinema, focusing on whether the 20 highest-grossing films of the AK Party era contributed to a new cultural hegemony and whether Turkish cinema has become more religiously oriented in this period.

A Case Study of Udavartini Yonivyapada and its Management in Ayurveda with Special Reference to Dysmenorrhoea

Motherhood is the cherished desire deep down in the heart of every woman as it adds a new meaning to her life and existence. Today’s stressful modern life style affects women’s health physically and psychologically specially during reproductive phase resulting in abnormalities in menstruation like Dysmenorrhoea which finds a simile in Ayurveda with Udavartini Yonivyapada. Even though Dysmenorrhoea is not a serious ailment but it interrupts patient’s personal, economic and social life and also it may lead into many complications. In Ayurveda, treatment modalities are available which provide long term relief, without adverse effects. In this case study, Saptasaara Kwatha was selected for the management of Udavartini Yonivyapada w.s.r. to Dysmenorrhoea

Cultural Resilience and Transformation: Real-Time Impact on Lai Haraoba Dance in Manipur

The Lai Haraoba traditional dance holds a pivotal role as a cultural cornerstone in Manipur, Northeast India. This indigenous dance form is a manifestation of artistic perfection, embodying a profound vision of human and social life. Rooted in the rural society of Manipur, this traditional element reflects the realities of daily life. This research aims to investigate the impact of real time life on the creation of Lai Haraoba. Utilizing the dance as a primary source and other culturally relevant Indian dances such as Kathak, Bharatanatyam, and Odissi as secondary sources, our study reveals a focus on societal well-being, particularly in the context of agricultural development. Data collection and analysis were conducted in line with defined problems, objectives, and plans, employing a qualitative research method. Our findings illuminate the presence of enduring values within Lai Haraoba, transcending temporal and geographical boundaries. The dance embodies humanist characteristics, emphasizing common humanity, respect for individuality, and the propagation of human values.

Konsep Pendidikan Berbasis Adab Menurut Buya Hamka

The concept of adab-based education according to Buya Hamka emphasizes the integration of knowledge, reason, and morals in forming individuals with noble character. Education is not only oriented towards the transfer of knowledge, but also towards the formation of character based on Islamic values. Hamka emphasized that reason as a gift from God must be utilized properly in seeking knowledge, while knowledge must be directed towards the right goals according to Islamic teachings. In addition, adab-based education includes respect for Allah, the Messenger of Allah, oneself, and fellow human beings as part of the formation of a complete personality. In social life, adab is the foundation for maintaining trust, building relationships, and obeying applicable rules. Therefore, this concept remains relevant in forming a generation that is not only intellectually superior, but also has strong morals and spirituality in facing the challenges of the times.

The effect of nostalgia on the travel decisions of older tourists to visit socially sustainable tourist destinations

PurposeThis paper sets out to answer the following research question: Is nostalgia an important travel motive that helps to explain why older tourists choose a specific sustainable destination?Design/methodology/approachThis paper is a conceptual paper and uses a systematic literature review as the main method of secondary data analysis.FindingsThe findings suggest that nostalgia significantly contributes to the overall tourism experience, because older travelers often have a strong sense of nostalgia that dominates their memories and provides a positive view of the past that contributes to a greater sense of continuity and meaning in their lives.Research limitationsBeing a conceptual paper is its limitation in itself. For DMOs and marketers, it is important to understand what are the specific characteristics of a sustainable destination that are likely to serve as a cue for developing nostalgic emotions to help promote it. This can be achieved by designing nostalgic advertisements that are based on the history and cultural uniqueness of tourist attractions that stimulates the older tourists' love of history and culture, to motivate them to visit these sustainable destinations. DMOs need to capitalize on the nostalgic sentiments that are expressed by older tourists themselves that should also be used to promote nostalgia as a marketing strategy to attract potential consumers. To achieve this, potential tourists need to be shown imagery of older adults living their lives to the fullest. These include sharing photos of seniors doing “soft adventure” activities such as kayaking, hiking, and camping as well as other social activities such as dancing, socializing, learning, and cooking as examples of all the activities that older adults used to do when they were younger. Another strategy is for DMOs to use virtual reality trips to demonstrate that nostalgia contributes to sustainable tourism as it can accurately portray a destination’s atmosphere and to include its rich sensorial appeal. Nostalgia that is evoked by virtual reality has also been found to facilitate the marketing of “slow travel”, which encourages experiences of deep cultural exploration which entails choosing slower transportation, thus highlighting environmental consciousness (Juhl and Biskas, 2023). Future studies are needed to investigate how the beneficial effects of nostalgia can be employed to improve the quality of people’s social lives through sustainable tourist experiences.Practical implicationsFor DMOs and marketers, it is important to understand what are the specific characteristics of a sustainable destination that are likely to serve as a cue for developing nostalgic emotions to help promote it. This can be achieved by designing nostalgic advertisements that are based on the history and cultural uniqueness of tourist attractions that stimulates the older tourists' love of history and culture, to motivate them to visit these sustainable destinations. DMOs need to capitalize on the nostalgic sentiments that are expressed by older tourists themselves that should also be used to promote nostalgia as a marketing strategy to attract potential consumers. To achieve this, potential tourists need to be shown imagery of older adults living their lives to the fullest. Another strategy is for DMOs to use virtual reality trips to demonstrate that nostalgia contributes to sustainable tourism as it can accurately portray a destination’s atmosphere and to include its rich sensorial appeal.Social implicationsRaising awareness of ageism and the need to market older individuals in a different way is key.Originality/valueNostalgia is related to sustainable tourism, especially to the pillar of social sustainability that helps to bring people together. It is also regarded as one of the main contributing motives behind an older traveler’s choice of a sustainable destination. However, very few studies have acknowledged the importance of nostalgia as a motivation for travel, especially for repeat visitations.

Transformative social performance. A cultural pragmatics of social meaning change

ABSTRACT This article explores the process of social meaning change within the Strong Program in Cultural Sociology, shifting focus from the reproduction of culture to transformative social performance (TSP) in public displays. Social life often generates identifiable narrative patterns, where certain storylines are elevated to dominant or even official interpretations. In response, counternarrative patterns, iterated through a TSP, emerge to challenge and transform these storylines. TSPs refer to social enactments and performative displays of collective representations that shape social life through meaning-making dynamics, including the de-fusion/re-fusion of dramatic or narrative elements, as well as the displacement and condensation of meaning. Conceptually, TSP theory blends narrative genre theory with social performance theory. This paper highlights two ideal types, or categories, of TSP: the heretic/heretical, which challenges dominant narratives by elevating marginalized signifiers; and the apostate/apostatic, which introduces new central signifiers, portraying the past as dark or traumatic. Through these heretical and apostatic performances, TSPs serve as a form of societal catharsis, particularly in contexts of repression or when dominant narratives lose their relevance. Drawing on Susy Díaz’s vindication of Chicha culture in Peru and Mohamed Bouazizi’s immolation in Tunisia as case studies, this article provides methodological criteria for analyzing TSP. Furthermore, it demonstrates cathartic power of TSPs, emphasizing their critical role in driving social and political change by addressing social inertia or repression.

The complex lived experience of women with infertility in Ethiopia: An interpretative phenomenologic analysis.

To explore the lived experience of women living with infertility in Ethiopia. We used interpretative phenomenologic analysis with open-ended semi-structured questions, focusing on what living with infertility looks like and what that means to the women. Participants included women who had experienced infertility and were following treatment at St. Paul's Hospital Center for Fertility & Reproductive Medicine in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We purposefully recruited 13 women living with infertility and used NVivo version 12 software for data analysis. The study generated six themes: (1) the reason for wanting a child, (2) the financial sacrifice of accessing treatment, (3) infertility and marriage, (4) estrangement and ostracization in social life, (5) psychological despair and support, and (6) faith and resilience. Further analysis identified the superordinate themes: the meaning of a child; lineage and continuity of life; togetherness; marital discord; reduced social participation; being left out of the world, psychological suffering; support and relationship with healthcare providers; helplessness, acceptance, and hope. A child in the Ethiopian context has significant meaning for women and the community. Being unable to accomplish motherhood brings numerous challenges. The far-reaching consequences of infertility substantially affect women's psychological, financial, sociocultural, and spiritual lives. However, despite the difficult journey of infertility, women develop coping mechanisms and resilience. Professional psychosocial support is necessary to alleviate the consequences of infertility, yet access to and utilization of these services are inadequate. Infertility needs to receive better attention in the Ethiopian healthcare system as it has significant implications for couples' lives.

The politics of digital sovereignty and the European Union’s legislation: navigating crises

In recent years, the resistance of member states to the strengthening of the European Union and its ambition to extend the powers of nation states has become a dominant political element, especially in the countries of the Central and Eastern European region. At the same time, both nation states and the EU are facing a number of global challenges, one of the most significant of which, alongside climate change, is digitalization. At the dawn of the digital age, technological innovation and the free flow of information promised unprecedented opportunities. However, as digital technologies have increasingly permeated all aspects of economic, social and political life, they have created new crises and challenges, particularly with regard to digital sovereignty. This research explores the complex and interdisciplinary nature of digital sovereignty, with a particular focus on the crises that digitalization has triggered and caused. These crises manifest themselves in various forms, including cybersecurity threats, privacy issues and the economic dominance of global technology companies. The European Union’s legislative initiatives, including the Digital Services (DSA), Digital Markets (DMA) and European Media Freedom (EMFA) regulations, as well as the efforts to regulate artificial intelligence, are designed to address the crises inherent in the digital age, while at the same time posing new challenges to the sovereignty and perception of sovereignty of individual states. The research examines the EU’s legislative efforts in navigating the politics of digital crises. It sheds light on the interplay between national self-determination and the EU’s overall regulatory framework, highlighting the ongoing struggle to balance control and cooperation in a rapidly changing digital environment. The analysis will provide a deeper understanding of how digital sovereignty is shaped by and responds to crisis policy, and insights into the future of digital governance in an increasingly interconnected world. It also seeks to assess the extent to which recently introduced EU legislation can be harmonized with the policy objective of strengthening the autonomy of nation states. This is particularly important in the context of the legislation and practices observed in countries with relatively small populations, such as Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic.

Machine learning insights into patient satisfaction following lateral lumbar interbody fusion.

Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (LLIF) has become a minimally invasive procedure for treating degenerative lumbar conditions. While it offers reduced blood loss and faster recovery, patient satisfaction following LLIF surgery shows significant variability. Identifying the factors influencing satisfaction is crucial for optimizing surgical outcomes and improving patient care. This study aims to determine key factors affecting patient satisfaction after LLIF surgery using machine learning (ML) models, including Random Forest, Logistic Regression, Support Vector Machine (SVM), and k-Nearest Neighbors (k-NN). Additionally, the study evaluates the predictive performance of these models to identify the most influential factors contributing to postoperative satisfaction. A retrospective analysis was conducted on 149 patients who underwent LLIF surgery. Preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative variables were collected, including patient demographics, clinical measures, surgical details, and functional outcomes. Based on these variables, ML models were used to predict patient satisfaction vs. not satisfied) satisfaction (s. Model performance was evaluated using fivefold cross-validation, with metrics including accuracy, precision, recall, and F1 score. Of the 149 patients, 85.2% reported satisfaction with the surgical outcome. Random Forest achieved the highest predictive performance, with an average accuracy of 82.6%, precision of 83.6%, recall of 99.2%, and an F1 score of 90.7%. Key factors influencing patient satisfaction included the preoperative low back pain score, social life function, and postoperative improvements in walking ability and mental health. Surgical factors, such as the number of fused segments and endplate injury, had less influence on satisfaction. Functional outcomes, particularly improvements in low back pain, walking ability, and mental health, are the primary determinants of patient satisfaction following LLIF surgery. In contrast, surgical factors play a less significant role. Mental health emerged as a critical factor, underscoring the importance of addressing psychological recovery through preoperative counseling and personalized postoperative care. The analysis demonstrated that ML models, especially Random Forest, are effective tools for identifying the factors most predictive of postoperative satisfaction. These findings highlight the potential of ML techniques to enhance personalized treatment planning and improve outcomes by focusing on both physical and mental recovery. Further research, including multi-center studies and the integration of psychological variables, is needed to provide a more comprehensive understanding of patient satisfaction after LLIF surgery.

Gender and Society: Introducing Islam Social Life in Kathmandu

This paper investigates the basic social life of Muslim people in Kathmandu focusing particularly on gender dimension. It emphasizes that while Islam is often misrepresented as patriarchal, many injustices stem from interpretations rooted in cultural patriarchy rather than the religion itself. Despite limited literature on Nepali Muslims, this research explores aspects such as education, employment, and social roles through surveys conducted within the Muslim settlements. Findings reveal significant educational advancement among Muslim women, as evidenced by higher female enrollment in higher education compared to males. Nevertheless, traditional gender roles restrict women's economic participation, with a majority confined to domestic responsibilities. Political engagement among Muslims shows that most of them participated in recent elections, favoring a liberal democratic governance than the monarchy or communist, while community sentiments towards religious tolerance are notably positive. The study highlights a need for targeted interventions to address educational and economic difficulties, faced particularly for women, indicating the necessity of comprehensive strategies that promote equality and integration within the broader socio-political context of Nepal. Overall, the research contributes valuable insights into the socio-cultural and economic dynamics of Muslim people in Kathmandu, advocating for informed policy-making tailored to enhance the welfare and rights of this underrepresented demographic.

Migrant Life of Sugar Cane Harvesting Workers—Ethnography Research

This paper depicts the observations made by researcher during the visit of migrant sugarcane harvesting workers camp at Malegaon Bk Cooperative Sugar Factory (which is an ethnographic exploration). An ethnography research method has used to study the migrant life of sugarcane harvesting workers. These observations were recorded in the month of January to February 2024. The researcher has captured routine, social life, problems, health issues, good and bad incidents etc. of migrant sugarcane harvesting workers.

Adulthood consequences of spinal deformity surgeries in neurofibromatosis type 1 patients.

Spinal deformity associated with Neurofibromatosis type1(NF-1) is known to be intractable, and it's surgical outcome is known to be poor. However, it is not clear whether or not patients are able to lead a healthy social life as adults, and we investigated the surgical outcomes of patients who had reached adulthood after surgery. Thirty-eight patients (16 males, 22 females) who had undergone spinal deformity surgery and had reached the age of 18 years at last follow up were included. X-rays, surgery, complications, survival rate, employment status, and married rate were evaluated. HR-QOL was compared with those of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis(AIS) operated in our hospital. The idiopathic scoliosis group includes 110 patients who had undergone surgery from 2015 to 2018 at our hospital and 38 patients(2 males, 36 females) were selected by excluding patients who could not be followed up until the age of 18 years and those who did not describe their HR-QOL, and adjusting the mean preoperative cobb angle values to match those of the NF-1 group. The mean age at the initial surgery was 14.6 [4〜49] years, and the mean age at the last observation was 29.4 [18〜56] years. Anterior and posterior fusion were performed in 18 patients, posterior fixation was performed in 20 patients. Five patients died (3: malignant schwannoma, 1:brain tumor, 1:unknown), with a mean age of 27.0 [18〜35] years at the time of death and 12.2 [3〜21] years after the last surgery. Two patients over 40 years of age were treated for vascular system disorders, and 1 patient for a brain tumor. All survivors were ambulators except 1 case of non-ambulator due to neoplastic destruction of the hip joint. The working status was light work in 13 patients, desk work in 7, unemployed in 4, students in 8. Four patients were married. SRS-22 and ODI at the last follow-up in the NF-1 group and AIS group were compared. There were no significant differences in SRS-22 Pain, Mental Health, Satisfaction, and ODI, but SRS-22 Function and Self-image were significantly lower in the NF-1 group. At an average follow-up of 14.8 years after surgery, 5 of 38 patients had died, 29 patients (76.3%) were able to lead a social life. However, HR-QOL was lower than that of AIS. Patients undergoing NF-1 scoliosis surgery require careful long-term follow-up, taking into account the possibility of reoperation due to osteolysis, malignant changes in the tumor, and vascular problems due to vascular fragility.

Worker Survival and Egg Production-But Not Transcriptional Activity-Respond to Queen Number in the Highly Polygynous, Invasive Ant Tapinoma magnum.

In social animals, reproductive activity and ageing are influenced by group composition. In monogynous (single-queen) insect societies, queen presence affects worker fecundity and longevity, but less is known about worker responses to queen number variation in polygynous (multi-queen) species or how queens age in these systems. We created queenless, one-queen and two-queen colonies of the invasive, polygynous ant Tapinoma magnum to examine the effect of queen number on worker survival, ovary and oocyte development, oxidative stress resistance and fat body gene expression. We also compared the fecundity and brain and fat body transcriptomes between young and old queens. Queenless workers experienced the highest mortality, contrasting with monogynous species, where queen removal typically extends lifespan. Workers lived longer and had more developing oocytes in their ovaries in single-queen than in two-queen colonies. Queen number did not directly affect oxidative stress resistance or fat body gene expression, though its effect on the latter differed between inside and outside workers. Furthermore, inside-likely younger-workers produced more oocytes, showed higher oxidative stress resistance and upregulated antioxidant genes compared to outside-likely older-workers. Minimal shifts in fecundity and gene expression of differently aged queens indicated their physiological stability. Our research highlights distinct caste- and tissue-specific responses to varying queen numbers in workers of a highly polygynous species.

An ontology-oriented approach to traditional dance: on the example of Kazakh dance.

This article is of interest because it approaches traditional Kazakh dance using an ontological perspective. The importance of this method in studying traditional dance is clarified through the example of the Kazakh national dance "Kamyzhai." Kazakh art, which includes aitys (oral poetry contests), epic poetry, instrumental art, singing, dance, handicrafts, and sports traditions, occupies a special place in national culture. National art reflects the specific features of the people’s lifestyle and traditions. In recent years, discussions in Kazakhstan have intensified around the need to consolidate society and strengthen national identity based on the country’s historical heritage and cultural potential, which fosters connections between the past and the present. In his recent address, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the importance of preserving national heritage, considering it a relic passed down from ancestors to the new generation. This article presents a comprehensive ontologically-oriented study of the dance "Kamyzhai," which serves as an initial method for exploring traditional dance, revealing six key components of analysis: dance styles, context and symbolism, musical foundation, poses and movements, costumes and attributes, and traditional rituals and customs. These six main aspects of "Kamyzhai" reveal the connection between textual and dance content, illustrating the upbringing of a girl and her preparation for future social life. The novelty of this study lies in the fact that it is the first research of "Kamyzhai" based on newly discovered factual data. Additional methods used in the article include observation, analytical analysis, and comparison. This article will contribute to enriching the historical and theoretical significance of Kazakh dance, both in practical application and in the educational process.