The Level of Psychological Capital among Women Affiliated with Political Parties and its Relationship to the Quality of Family Life In Jordan

Abstract

The study aimed to identify the level of psychological capital among women affiliated with political parties and its relationship to the quality of family life in Jordan. To achieve the objectives of the study, a random sample of (429) women affiliated with political parties was chosen (an accessible sample) and the descriptive analytical correlational method was applied. In addition, two measurements were developed: The Psychological Capital Scale and Family Life Quality Scale, and their psychometric properties were verified for validity and reliability. The results indicated a high level of psychological capital and a high level of family life quality for women affiliated with political parties, whether in the total degree or dimensions and in most paragraphs. The results also indicated that there is a positive, statistically significant correlation between psychological capital and the quality of family life. The results also showed that there were no statistically significant differences between the arithmetic averages in psychological capital and family life quality due to the variables of social status, nature of work and family life quality, while it was found that there are differences among the female members of the political parties in the psychological capital and the quality of family life according to the years of joining the party and in favor of the affiliated for parties from 4 years to less than 7 years. Based on the results of the study, a number of recommendations were presented, including encouraging women to join political parties as this is linked to success in their psychological aspects.