Investigating the Role of Family Economy in the Material and Spiritual Development of the Family Well-being (Case study: Farah province)

Abstract

This research focuses on the role of household economic management in Farah Province and analyzes its effects on the spiritual and material development of families. The primary objective of this study is to provide scientific recommendations on the benefits, challenges, and solutions of effective household economic management. A descriptive-analytical research method, combining quantitative and qualitative approaches, was adopted for this study. Questionnaires and in-depth interviews were used to collect data, and statistical tools such as SPSS were employed for analysis. The research findings indicate that 65% of participants believe that proper household economic management has helped improve their financial situation, which is supported by t-test results (t = 2.35, P-value = 0.04). Moreover, 70% of participants consider the division of household responsibilities crucial for strengthening spiritual unity, as confirmed by Spearman correlation analysis (ρ = 0.68, P-value < 0.05) and Chi-Square results (χ² = 5.5, P-value = 0.02). Similarly, 75% of participants reported that household economic planning has reduced poverty and increased savings. Cox Proportional Hazards analysis (Hazard Ratio = 2.2, P-value = 0.04) and Chi-Square results (χ² = 6.7, P-value = 0.03) support these findings. Additionally, 60% of participants believe that economic, social, and cultural factors significantly impact household economic success, as evidenced by Chi-Square results (χ² = 15.32, P-value < 0.05) and ANOVA analysis (F = 4.8, P-value = 0.01). Overall, the findings of this study show that household economic management is beneficial not only for material aspects but also for strengthening spiritual relationships and social equity. It is recommended that public awareness programs on household economic management and planning be implemented, and opportunities for financial literacy be provided to improve living standards for families.