TY - JOUR
T1 - Family environment and self-concept of palestinian youth living in Jordanian refugee camps
AU - Al-Simadi, Fayez
AU - Atoum, Adnan Omar
PY - 2000
Y1 - 2000
N2 - This paper reports the findings from a study of some Palestinian youth living in Jordanian camps that are considered economically distressed social environments. Variables of interest included parental relationships, family functioning, and self-concept. Results indicate that parent/adolescent relationships are within the normal, expected functional range although difficulties that reflect a more authoritarian parenting style are apparent. The self-concept of this population is moderate to negative. The overall quality of family life appears to be diminished, with a distinct tendency toward more rigid and disengaged patterns of interaction. The results are discussed in reference to socio-cultural differences.
AB - This paper reports the findings from a study of some Palestinian youth living in Jordanian camps that are considered economically distressed social environments. Variables of interest included parental relationships, family functioning, and self-concept. Results indicate that parent/adolescent relationships are within the normal, expected functional range although difficulties that reflect a more authoritarian parenting style are apparent. The self-concept of this population is moderate to negative. The overall quality of family life appears to be diminished, with a distinct tendency toward more rigid and disengaged patterns of interaction. The results are discussed in reference to socio-cultural differences.
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U2 - 10.2224/sbp.2000.28.4.377
DO - 10.2224/sbp.2000.28.4.377
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:23044520079
SN - 0301-2212
VL - 28
SP - 377
EP - 386
JO - Social Behavior and Personality
JF - Social Behavior and Personality
IS - 4
ER -