The Role Of Pressure Groups In Guiding Decision-Makers In Jordan: A Study In Political Sociology

Abstract

The study aim to examine the role of pressure groups in guiding decision-makers in Jordan. The study population includes from all Jordanian press political Journalists and political activist. The sample consist of (100) person. The study used a questionnaires  related to pressure groups in guiding decision-makers which consist of two variables  (Parties, The media).The study found that the degree of the role of pressure groups in guiding decision-makers in Jordan is high also the pressure groups components (Parties, The media) have high mean. The result reveals that it was found that there is no statistically significant differences between the role of pressure groups in guiding decision-makers in Jordan attributed to sex and it was found that there is statistically significant difference attributed to experience. The study recommended to increasing awareness among Jordanian parties about the civilized methods of pressure groups to influence government decision-makers in the political and other fields.