%A NIM.: 23203011119 Akhmad Mustangin, S.H.
%O Prof. Dr. Fathorrahman, S. Ag., M. Si.
%T KETAHANAN KELUARGA PADA PASANGAN DISABILITAS MENTAL: STUDI KASUS DI DESA MARGASARI KECAMATAN SIDAREJA KABUPATEN CILACAP
%X The phenomenon of husbands or wives who continue to maintain their
marriages despite having spouses with mental disabilities represents a social reality
that challenges the normative construction of Islamic family law, which is generally
built upon assumptions of ideal and fully functional spousal relations. In this context,
this study examines three main issues: the reasons why husbands or wives remain in
marriages with partners experiencing mental disabilities; the challenges and
strengthening potentials of family resilience they encounter; and the position of the
fulfillment of spouses’ rights and obligations under such conditions.
This research employs a qualitative method with a phenomenological
approach and was conducted in Margasari Village, Sidareja Subdistrict, Cilacap
Regency. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with married couples in
which one spouse experiences mental disability and documentation. Data analysis was
carried out using the Family Strength Framework proposed by Nick Stinnett and John
DeFrain to examine family resilience dynamics, alongside the Maqa>s}id al-Usrah
theory formulated by Jamaluddin ‘Athiyyah as a normative framework for assessing
Islamic family law principles.
The findings reveal that the decision to remain in marriage is driven by moral
commitment, religious belief, and a sense of responsibility toward the family. The main
challenges faced include dual role burdens, social stigma, economic pressure,
uncertainty about the future, and imbalance in the fulfillment of spouses’ rights and
obligations. Nevertheless, family resilience is strengthened by several supporting
factors, including spirituality, enduring affection and commitment, adaptive capacity
developed through experience, and support from extended family members, local
communities, and community leaders.
From the perspective of maqāṣid al-usrah, the fulfillment of spouses’ rights
and obligations in families with mentally disabled partners is flexible and contextual,
oriented toward preventing harm and realizing family welfare. This study concludes
that family resilience in such circumstances does not contradict Islamic family law
principles, but rather reflects the application of substantive justice in line with the
objectives of Islamic law in preserving family continuity and harmony.
%K Disabilitas Mental, Ketahanan Keluarga, Family Strength Framework,
Maqasid Al-Usrah
%D 2025
%I UIN SUNAN KALIJAGA YOGYAKARTA
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