Attitudes of Jordanian University Students toward the Political Recruitment of Women

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the attitudes of Jordanian university students toward the political recruitment of women. A cross-sectional design was followed, and data were collected through a structured questionnaire provided to 1,188 students from ten selected universities in northern, central, and southern Jordan. The results were then analyzed using the Statistical Package of Social Sciences (version 23.0 SPSS) through descriptive statistical analysis using mean and standard deviation, Pearson correlation, and t-test. The findings indicated a low (2.47 ± 0.40) level of acceptance for the political recruitment of women. However, medium (2.67 ± 0.44) and low levels of acceptance were obtained for assigning political roles to women through employment and election. A significant correlation was obtained for the political recruitment of women in general through elections and women’s appointments (p < 0.005). Finally, a significant difference level was obtained for obstacles to the political recruitment of women and the extent to which young people are receptive to the political recruitment of women (p < 0.005); however, a non-significant relationship was obtained with respect to academic specialization. Therefore, the study concludes that the necessary ini-tiatives should be taken to promote women’s participation in Jordan’s political recruitment.