Cultivating Responsibility in Adolescents Based on Stages of Development and Upbringing in Islam

Kermali, Tasneem-e-fatema; Kermali, Asgher; Zabihi, Hajar

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Authors

¹ Department of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Bint al-Huda Higher Education Complex, Al-Mustafa International University, Qom, Iran.

² Department of Quran and Hadith Sciences, Faculty of Theology in Islamic Studies, Qom University, Qom, Iran.

³ Instructor and Head of the Department, Educational Sciences, Bint al-Huda Higher Education Complex, Al-Mustafa International University, Qom, Iran.

Abstract

SUBJECT & OBJECTIVES: The confluence of Islamic tradition and developmental psychology reveals a compelling paradigm for navigating adolescence. Grounded in the Prophetic three-phase model, i.e., nurture-discipline-consult, and substantiated by empirical research on authoritative parenting, Mashwarah (consultation) emerges as a transformative practice that balances autonomy and guidance by engaging adolescents in family decisions, builds competence, and strengthens relationships. This synthesis addresses a critical gap in parenting literature by systematizing consultation as an evidence-based tool while offering measurable benefits for individual and societal well-being. Future research should explore its cross-cultural adaptability and long-term impacts on civic engagement.
METHOD & FINDING: This qualitative study combines Islamic teachings on Mashwarah with developmental psychology to show how involving adolescents in decision-making builds responsibility. Key findings reveal that structured consultation supports teens' cognitive growth (Inhelder), autonomy (Erikson), and moral reasoning (Kohlberg) while aligning with Prophetic nurturing methods. It strengthens responsibility through problem-solving, which builds self-efficacy (Bandura), better parent-child bonds (Steinberg), and intrinsic motivation. The research frames Mashwarah as an evidence-based, authoritative parenting style (Baumrind) that aligns with Islamic pedagogy and brain development (Giedd). Limitations include the need for cross-cultural studies, but the findings highlight Mashwarah as a culturally rooted tool for fostering responsible adulthood.
CONCLUSION: Consulting youths boosts their self-worth, cognitive skills, and independence, preparing them for responsible adult roles.

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Education and Social Ethics

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Cultivating Responsibility in Adolescents Based on Stages of Development and Upbringing in Islam

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Cultivating Responsibility in Adolescents Based on Stages of Development and Upbringing in Islam

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Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
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