الخلاصة:
Civil society and the university constitute two fundamental pillars in the
construction and development of modern societies. The former represents a space
for active participation and voluntary work, while the latter serves as a beacon of
science and knowledge. At the heart of this system, the university professor emerges
as a crucial link, combining their academic role with their societal impact.
This study examined the relationship between university professors and civil
society, targeting a random sample of 155 professors from the Faculty of Social and
Human Sciences at the University of Djelfa. It aimed to explore the extent to which
the symbolic authority of university professors influences the effectiveness of civil
society.
The research findings confirmed the existence of a positive relationship between
the symbolic authority of university professors and the effectiveness of civil society.
This was manifested through three main dimensions of symbolic authority: habitus
authority, cultural authority, and moral authority. These results highlight the pivotal
and vital role played by university professors in shaping societal awareness and
promoting civic values and volunteerism.
