دور السلطة الأبوية في حفظ التماسك الأسري في المجتمعات الريفية الأردنية: دراسة تقييمية لرمزية الأب في النظرية الاجتماعية

Abstract EN

The study aims at identifying the role of fathers, dead and living, in protecting rights, resolving disputes and reproduction of relationship in rural communities with respect to parental symbolism and authority as outlined in the social theory.

to achieve this, a sample was randomly chosen and in a multi-stages method.

it was implemented from January to December (2022).

the study showed that the living father's authority towards their sons was embodied in: (1)protecting rights in decent life, perform obligation, freedom of expressing opinion, the right to behave and continue education.

(2)resolving disputes via constructive dialogue and the unity of the family and solving emergent disputes.

(3)reproduction of relationship with open communication and establishing cordial connections with blood relatives and observing the traditions.

as far as the parental authority of the dead is concerned, their obligations toward their families involve: (1)protecting rights and granting families a decent social status and a good way of living as well as the right to pursue education.

(2)resolving disputes, actual and potential, via support and constructive dialogue, so as to maintain the family unity.

(3)reproduction of relationship and reestablishing cordial connections with blood relatives and open communications with other community members on the basis of mutual respect and good intention.

finally, the study recommends that patriarchal authority be strengthened because it has a positive impact on solving family disputes, reviving relationships with the nearest relatives, and observing the rights of the family members.