“…The nuclear Arab family is characterized by frequent, intensive interactions of its members who share the burdens of daily life (Haj-Yahia, 1995;Samadi & Sartawi, 1996). Arab society in Israel is currently in a state of transition from a traditional to a more modern, Western society, as reflected in education, culture, the economy, and women's status in the family and society (Schwartz, Azaiza & Duvdevany, 2002).…”