Family Institutions as a Socio-Economic Pillar of National Security

The paper is devoted to the study of the role of the family institution in the process of ensuring the country's national security. The relevance of the topic is due to the demographic, economic and social challenges in the modern world, which have a significant impact on both the structure of society and the sustainable development of the state. In the conditions of globalization, migration, unemployment, low birth rate and social transformations, the family is considered not only as a social unit, but also as an important basis for national security, which creates human and social capital. The aim of the study is to analyze the economic, social and demographic functions of the family institution and assess their impact on the sustainability of national security. The object of the study is the family as the basis for the social and economic development of the state, and the subject of the study is the impact of socio-economic factors related to the family on the national security system. Methods. Quantitative and qualitative research methods were used in the research process. Demographic and socio-economic indicators of Georgia were processed within the framework of statistical analysis. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and a multivariate regression model were used. The study assessed the relationship between education and income, unemployment and divorce, social capital, and economic stability using the Pearson’s correlation method. Regression analysis determined the impact of education, employment, and social capital on the national security index. Results. The study results showed that the family is the main institution for the formation of human and social capital. It was confirmed that there is a strong positive relationship between the level of education and economic well-being, while unemployment increases the likelihood of family destabilization and social risks. The study also revealed that social capital - trust, cooperation, and civic responsibility - significantly determines economic stability and the effectiveness of state institutions. According to regression analysis, the strongest determinant of national security was education. Conclusion. The study confirms that a strong, educated and economically stable family is one of the main foundations of national security. Strengthening the family institution, improving the quality of education, promoting employment and effective social protection policies are necessary conditions for the sustainable development of the state.