The Investigation of the Role and Position of National Identity in the Economic Power of Countries

The values and shared characteristics of an independent nation foster a sense of belonging among its people, shaping their national identity. National identity serves political, economic, social, and military functions, and governments aim to leverage these functions to enhance national cohesion and ensure the survival of the political system. This study investigates the role and impact of national identity on the economic dimensions of a nation, employing a descriptive-analytical method based on library resources and field studies. In the field study, a questionnaire was distributed to gather opinions from scholars concerning these impacts. Due to the limited size of the statistical population, sampling was unnecessary; the questionnaire was sent to ۲۰۰ experts and specialists, resulting in the collection of ۹۶ completed responses after extensive follow-up. The independent t-test was employed for data analysis, confirming the normality of the data. The findings indicate that strengthening national identity enhances the sense of territorial belonging and patriotism among citizens, positively influencing self-confidence, innovation, and economic independence. In the production sector, individuals with a strong national identity are motivated to produce high-quality goods and services using domestic resources. In the consumption sector, there is a notable preference for purchasing and consuming domestic products. Consequently, national identity contributes to the development of high-quality domestic goods, increases domestic consumption, boosts production, strengthens the national currency, and generates employment, ultimately benefiting the national economy. Field findings results supported by descriptive statistics and statistical tests, confirm the theoretical framework, showing that experts strongly believe in the impact of national identity on enhancing various aspects of a country's economic power.

کلیدواژه ها:

National Power ، Economic Competition ، Culture ، هویت ملی ، قدرت ملی ، رقابت اقتصادی ، فرهنگ