Obstacles Imposed by Families Against University Youth Participation in Political Parties in Jordan

Authors

Hana H. AL Nabulsi, Department of Social Work, Princes Rahma University College, Al-Balqa Applied University, Salt 15110, Jordan.Follow
Asem M. Al-Bakar, Department of Social Work, Princes Rahma University College, Al-Balqa Applied University, Salt 15110, Jordan.Follow

DOI

10.35552/0247.39.3.2329

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to identify the obstacles imposed by families that hinder the participation of university youth in the political life from their perspective and investigate the relationship between obstacles imposed by families and certain social variables. Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive approach and the sample was selected by a simple random method and consisted of 250 students from Princess Rahma College at Al-Balqa Applied University and it was distributed electronically. Results: found that the economic situation of the family was one of the prominent obstacles to youth participation in political parties. And there is a lack of family-oriented programs regarding political parties and their importance. The results also showed that families have concerns about the ideas proposed by some political parties, which could affect their children's future. The study did not find statistically significant differences at the (α = 0.05) level in the level of obstacles imposed by families that limit the participation in political life, attributed to the variables of (gender, academic level, place of residence, and monthly income). Conclusions: Economic constraints, the lack of awareness programs aimed at parents, and parents’ concerns about their children’s participation limit the children’s involvement in political parties. Recommendations: Based on the results, the study recommends the importance of reducing financial barriers that hinder youth participation in political parties, as well as raising awareness, providing guidance, and educating families about the importance of supporting the political involvement of university youth in parties.

Recommended Citation

AL Nabulsi, Hana H. and Al-Bakar, Asem M. (2025) "Obstacles Imposed by Families Against University Youth Participation in Political Parties in Jordan," An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities): Vol. 39: Iss. 3, Article 6.
DOI: 10.35552/0247.39.3.2329
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/anujr_b/vol39/iss3/6