The Effect of Tribal Identity on Youth Political Participation in Karak Governorate

Raafat  Tarawineh; Nessren al bahri; Ali Al-Sarayrah; Areej Jaber; Anas Al Tarawneh

doi:10.35516/Hum.2026.8924

Authors

Raafat Tarawineh Department of Basic Humanities and Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Aqaba University for Medical sciences, Jordan https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4095-0237
Nessren al bahri Department of sociology, Social sciences, Mutah University ,Alkarak, Jordan https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4095-0237
Ali Al-Sarayrah Department of Basic Human and Scientific Science, Faculty of Arts, Al Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4095-0237
Areej Jaber Hadatha for Democratic Empowerment/ Lecturer, Amman, Jordan. https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2969-3609
Anas Al Tarawneh Part-time lecturer, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan. https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2832-4620

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35516/Hum.2026.8924

Keywords:

Tribal identity, youth political participation, Karak Governorate, Jordan

Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to examine the impact of tribal identity on youth political participation in Al-Karak Governorate.

Methods: The study utilized a descriptive-analytical approach. The population consisted of 316,629 individuals in Al-Karak Governorate, from which a cluster random sample of 2,988 participants was selected, including 1,092 males and 1,896 females. A validated and reliable questionnaire was distributed to the sample.

Results: The results showed that Jordanian youth in Al-Karak perceive tribal identity at a high level, while their political participation was rated at a moderate level. Tribal identity was found to influence youth political participation in the governorate, with dimensions of tribal identity accounting for 76.5% of the variation in overall youth political participation.

Conclusion: The study recommends implementing awareness initiatives to encourage youth to overcome the negative aspects of tribal identity and addressing youth issues comprehensively to establish a foundation for genuine citizenship that transcends allegiance to specific groups or factions.

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