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Suami Budi and Family Well-Being: A Conceptual Framework of Culturally Grounded Husband Leadership

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  • Hamidah Norman

    (Universiti Islam Melaka)

  • Noor Azlin Mohd Kasim

    (Universiti Islam Melaka)

  • Suhailah Ibrahim

    (Universiti Islam Melaka)

  • Farah Saniah Mohd Zabidi

    (Universiti Islam Melaka)

  • Maryam Mohd Esa

    (Universiti Islam Melaka)

Abstract

This paper aims to develop a conceptual framework of suami budi as a culturally grounded form of husband leadership and to examine its role in shaping family well-being. While contemporary family research increasingly emphasizes relational and emotional dimensions of marriage, the literature remains largely Western-centric, with limited integration of indigenous value systems. Addressing this gap, the present study conceptualizes suami budi, rooted in Malay cultural philosophy, as a multidimensional construct comprising budi bicara (wise judgment), budi bahasa (respectful communication), and budi pekerti (moral conduct). Drawing on emotional intelligence, ethical leadership, and relational theories, the proposed framework positions relationship quality as a mediating mechanism linking husband leadership to family well-being outcomes. The key contribution of this paper lies in extending family and leadership literature by embedding culturally specific values into a theoretically grounded model. The framework offers important implications for both theory and practice and provides a foundation for future empirical validation across diverse cultural contexts.

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  • Hamidah Norman & Noor Azlin Mohd Kasim & Suhailah Ibrahim & Farah Saniah Mohd Zabidi & Maryam Mohd Esa, 2026. "Suami Budi and Family Well-Being: A Conceptual Framework of Culturally Grounded Husband Leadership," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 10(5), pages 450-460, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:10:y:2026:i:5:p:450-460
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