Development of a Muslim Family Communication Model Based on the Madani Society Framework

• Published in: Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences
• Main Author: Rasit R.M.; Ismail S.; Murghayah S.K.M.H.; Usman A.H.; Majid M.A.; Ali A.W.M.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elite Scientific Publications 2024
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85202678634&doi=10.57239%2fPJLSS-2024-22.2.0029&partnerID=40&md5=4df05d1196bc7bac6450bd6cfba2f1f2

The integration of digital technologies and social media tools into the daily lives of Muslim families has led to a significant shift in traditional communication patterns. These emerging communication channels, such as WhatsApp, Instagram, and TikTok, have transformed the way parents and children interact and share information. However, this technological revolution also brings its own set of challenges, particularly in enhancing the social well-being of families within the framework of Madani society principles. While these digital platforms have enabled families to maintain connections across geographical distances, the reduced face-to-face interaction they facilitate has the potential to negatively impact the quality of communication and interpersonal relationships within the family unit. To address these challenges, this study aims to develop a Muslim Family Communication Model based on the insights and expertise of a panel of professionals in the fields of Family Communication, Women’s and Family Studies, and Islamic Communication. The study employs the Fuzzy Delphi approach, which involves the use of a questionnaire to collect data on the key constructs of Muslim family communication. The study’s results, based on expert consensus, show the accuracy of the triangular fuzzy values and the defuzzification process. Findings indicate that the expert panel agreed and accepted the elements of the Muslim family communication construct with consensus percentages exceeding 75 percent with a threshold value (d)<0.2. The findings of this study, based on the expert consensus, indicate that the proposed elements of the Muslim Family Communication Model were successfully validated, with the expert panel agreeing and accepting the elements with a high level of consensus. The model is expected to serve as a valuable resource for Muslim parents and family institutions in Malaysia, providing them with a framework to navigate the complexities of digital technology and social media in a manner that aligns with Madani society principles and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG3) which emphasize well-being and good health. © (2024), (Elite Scientific Publications). All rights reserved.