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This study presents the development of an Islamic work-family balance model tailored to the characteristics of married couples in Malaysia, utilizing the Design and Development Research (DDR) methodology. The issue of work-family balance is especially persistent in modern societies, where the demands of work often compete with the needs of family life, creating a need for models that can guide couples in achieving a sustainable balance. The research methodology comprises of three phases. The initial phase comprises of needs analysis, in which thematic analysis is applied to interviews with three experts to ascertain the necessity of constructing an Islamic work-family balance model based on the spousal characteristics. The second phase centers on model development through a structured Focus Group Discussion (FGD) approach, incorporating the perspectives of ten domain experts, primarily from the field of family studies. This phase is essential in refining the model’s design and ensuring its relevance to both theoretical and practical contexts. The final phase involves a comprehensive evaluation of the model to assess its applicability, and alignment with Islamic values and principles. The outcome of this research is a developed, expert-validated work-family balance model tailored to the unique dynamics of married Muslim couples, offering a significant contribution to both academic scholarship and practical implementation in the field of family studies.
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