Doha International Family Institute Journal - Volume 2024, Issue 2

This article presents a theoretical framework with analytical models for examining policy implementation. It combines a multi-perspective framework (rational and critical) to explore the rationality, dynamism, and complexity of the policy process. Public policy is designed to achieve specific goals, but its implementation must also address the evolving and conflicting interests of various stakeholders, which requires a critical approach. This approach helps in understanding the implementation process as a series of complex, interrelated actions and events. Therefore, this article presents research that uses a case study methodology with analytical models, allowing the researchers to collect and analyze data. The analytical models enabled them to examine variables and factors such as policy delivery structure, communication mechanisms, and environmental factors. For example, socioeconomic and political factors impacted and hindered the implementation process. In summary, this article highlights the significance of conducting research that uses a multi-perspective approach across various contexts and regions to analyze the process of education policy implementation.

الملخص

تهدف هذه الدراسة إلى معرفة استفادة المشاركين في برنامج المقبلين على الزواج، في مركز الإستشارات العائلية (وفاق)، من مضامين الدورات، والتي قد أُعدت من أجل تأهيلهم للحياة الزوجية. وقد اعتمدت على منهج المسح الاجتماعي، واتخذت من الاستبانة أداةً رئيسةً لجمع البيانات. وقد تشكل مجتمع الدراسة من المشاركين في الدورات، وتمثلت العينة في 263 مشاركاً في الدراسة، وقد أجريت الدراسة في 2020-2021. وخصائص العينة تشير إلى أن غالبية العينة من النساء (76.3%)، ومتزوجين (80%)، ويشكل المطلقون (6%)، وحوالي (68%) يعملون، وربما الباقي ربات بيوت. وبالنسبة للعمر فالغالبية بين العشرين والثلاثين من العمر، مع نسب أقل في مستويات الأعمار الأخرى. وأما فيما يتعلق بمستوى التعليم فإن فئتي التعليم الثانوي، والجامعي هما الغالبتان (43.6% و45.8% على التوالي). وفئة قليلة مستواها التعليمي دراسات عليا أو أقل من ثانوي. وتبين من النتائج أنماط تشير إلى استفادة واضحة من مضامين الدورات وتنوعها. كما تبين وجود استقطابات في بعض بنود المحاور، واختلافات في الرأي تشير إلى وجود قناعات وآراء متنوعة عند المشاركين، أو لطبيعة مضامين الدورات. وخلصت الدراسة إلى أهمية الدورات، وضرورة تطويرها، والاهتمام العلمي بمحتواها وإجراءاتها، وكذلك تأكيد أهمية إجراء دراسات تتبعية وتقويمية، وبناء برامج الدورات علميّاً بما يمكِّن من حسن التنفيذ والتقييم والتطوير.

This study aims to assess the extent to which participants in the pre-martial counseling program at the Family Consulting Center (Wifaq) benefit from the content of the courses designed to prepare them for married life. The study employed the social survey method and used a questionnaire as the primary tool for data collection. The study population comprised participants in the courses, with a sample of 263 participants. The study was conducted in 2020-2021. The characteristics of the sample indicate that the majority of the sample were women (76.3%), married (80%), divorced (6%), and about (68%) were employed; perhaps the remaining participants were homemakers. Regarding age, the majority were between 20 and 30 years old, with smaller percentages in other age groups. In terms of educational level, the majority had secondary or university education (43.6% and 45.8%, respectively) with a small proportion having post graduate education or less than secondary education. The results showed patterns indicating significant benefits from the content and diversity of the courses. They also highlighted polarizations in some items of the sections and differences in opinion, perhaps due to the variety of perspectives and views among participants or due to the nature of the contents of the courses. The study concluded by emphasizing the importance of these courses, the need for their development, and scientific attention in their content and procedures. The study also stressed the importance of conducting follow-up and evaluation studies and building innovative course programs scientifically to enable efficient implementation, evaluation, and development.