Degree
BS (Social Sciences & Liberal Arts)
Faculty / School
School of Economics and Social Sciences (SESS)
Department
Department of Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
Date of Award
Spring 2024
Date of Submission
2024-08-26
Advisor
Ms. Maria Haqqani, Lecturer, Department of Social Sciences
Project Type
SSLA Culminating Experience
Access Type
Restricted Access
Keywords
Perceived parenting styles, God-image, Submission to Allah
Abstract
This thesis explores the impact of maternal parenting styles on children's perceptions of God and their submission to Allah in Sunni Islamic households. The research addresses the question: How do maternal parenting styles influence children's God images and their religious submission? Employing a qualitative methodology, the study conducted semi-structured interviews with seven Sunni Muslim women aged 25 to 35, all recent mothers living in nuclear families. The thematic analysis identified two primary parenting styles: authoritarian and authoritative. Authoritarian parenting, characterized by strictness and high demands, was associated with a cop-like image of God, emphasizing fear and divine punishment. In contrast, authoritative parenting, marked by responsiveness and clear expectations, fostered a perception of God as a wise caretaker, promoting love and understanding. The study also highlighted the significant role of fathers in both general and religious upbringing, challenging the traditional focus on maternal influence.
Pages
44
Recommended Citation
Akhtar, U. (2024). “Namaz parhou; lekin kyun?” The impact of perceived parenting styles on children’s image of Allah and submission to Allah (Unpublished undergraduate project). Institute of Business Administration, Pakistan. Retrieved from https://ir.iba.edu.pk/sslace/279
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