“I live one day at a time”: Future orientation among Muslim high school dropouts in Israel

Shoshana, Avihu

doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105605

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“…It could be that the collectivist, traditional and patriarchal nature of Arab society (Kawar, 2000) plays a role in increasing their risk and reducing their well‐being, as young adult Arabs are often expected to adhere to strict cultural expectations (Naber, 2005). In recent studies among this population, the collectivism within their society is described as being an additional burden, especially among broken families who struggle financially (Shoshana, 2020) and among young women (Sulimani‐Aidan, 2020a). The young adults in this society are expected to adhere to cultural expectations that may limit their freedom to decide for themselves and make their own plans for the future, as well as ‘enjoy’ the privileges of the emerging adulthood phase, such as self‐exploration, self‐focus and making plans for the future (Arnett, 2000).…”

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“…Concerning at‐risk young adult Arabs, this vulnerability is increased as living in conditions of ongoing deprivation impairs their ability to acquire skills and prevents them from belonging to helpful social networks, thus making it difficult for them to integrate into the labour market and society at large. Indeed, studies that have focused on young adult Arabs in Israel, in comparison with their Jewish peers, paint a bleak picture including low socioeconomic status, lower scholastic achievements, social isolation and delinquency (Mahajna, 2017; Shoshana, 2020; Sulimani‐Aidan, 2020a). These conditions quite likely lead to the experience of increased distress, hampering their well‐being.…”

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Psychological well‐being among at‐risk young adult Arabs in Israel

Sulimani‐Aidan

2021

Health Social Care Comm

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There are 548,000 young adult Arabs in Israel, comprising approximately 29% of Israel's Arab population (Israel Central Bureau of Statistics, 2019). Arab society in Israel has undergone extensive sociocultural changes in the past few decades such as increasing rates of education and employment of women and greater integration into Israeli economy and residential opportunities (Haj-Yahia & Lavee, 2018;Meler, 2017). However, as a collectivists society, it is also has patriarchal characteristics and structure-family interests and family commitments are given priority over individual wills (Haj-Yahia & Lavee, 2018). As such, young adult Arabs lives' in Israel are complex as they attempt to balance between more permissive western culture and cultural norms and expectations (Meler, 2017). In addition to this sociocultural context, they face additional challenges related to their belonging to an ethnic minority group (Pagorek-Eshel et al., 2020). Regarding their sociopolitical context, research indicates that these young people experience more challenges and risks than do their Jewish counterparts during the transition to adulthood. The majority of these young people experience civil and social exclusion, which creates inferior living conditions, poverty, discrimination in employment conditions and discrimination in terms of level and scope of services provided to them (Naber, 2005). A recent national household survey (Israel Central Bureau of Statistics, 2019) found that 43% of Arab young adults between the ages of 18-24 lived with their families in poverty conditions. In addition, 40% of these Arab young adults were unemployed, and 20% were NEET: neither in employment, education, nor training frameworks.It could be that the collectivist, traditional and patriarchal nature of Arab society (Kawar, 2000) plays a role in increasing their risk and reducing their well-being, as young adult Arabs are often expected to adhere to strict cultural expectations (Naber, 2005). In recent studies among this population, the collectivism within their society is described as being an additional burden, especially among broken families who struggle financially (Shoshana, 2020) and among young

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Psychological well‐being among at‐risk young adult Arabs in Israel

Sulimani‐Aidan

2021

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“…The collectivist nature of Arab society may be perceived as an asset for young adults in that it can give them a sense of belonging and a source of support, emotionally and materially, throughout life and in particular during transitional periods (Dwairy et al, 2006 ; Sulimani‐Aidan, 2020b ). However, it may also serve as an additional risk factor especially among families from low socioeconomic status (Shoshana, 2020 ) and young women who suffer from further cultural restrictions (Sulimani‐Aidan, 2020a ). The findings of the current study align with these earlier findings and demonstrate the additional burden placed on these young adults as a result of their ‘cultural devotion’.…”

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Periods of uncertainty: The experience of at‐risk young adult Arabs during the transition to adulthood in the wake of COVID‐19

Sulimani‐Aidan

2022

Child & Family Social Work

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The ongoing COVID‐19 global health crisis has both short‐ and long‐term implications for the lives of young adults worldwide, especially young adults from vulnerable communities. The current exploratory study is the first, to our knowledge, that investigates the impact of the pandemic on the lives of at‐risk young adult Arabs, who are part of a national minority group in Israel. Twenty‐eight at‐risk young adults aged 18 to 25 participated in semistructured interviews regarding the experiences, challenges and barriers they faced as emerging adults during the pandemic. Grounded theory analysis and theoretical thematic analysis were used to analyse the interviews. Findings revealed that the pandemic and the policy decisions made in its wake influenced the young adults' lives in primary areas including their financial and occupational status, their social ties and social support networks, their relationships with their biological families and their future plans and goals. The study's findings shed light on the complex reality of at‐risk young adults during the pandemic and emphasize the increasing vulnerability of this cohort. The challenges they face as members of a collectivist society and of a national minority group are discussed. Implications for policy and practice highlight the need to increase these young adults' occupational and financial opportunities and to design holistic services that take into account their personal and sociocultural characteristics.

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“…Concerns attached to non-completion of education are that it may lead to economic deprivation and various mental, social, occupational, and marital problems in adulthood [ 9 ]. In particular, a study by Shoshana [ 10 ] shows that youth who had dropped 1 1 The term “dropout” describes those who do not complete an upper secondary qualification, and Markussen et al [ 28 ] note that the term dropout refers to two categories, namely early school leavers and non-completers. Early school leavers are students who leave upper secondary school without finishing all the required years, whereas non-completers remain in school but do not ultimately pass all the required exams.…”

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Professional strategies in upper secondary school dropout management among youth in the Sami areas of Norway: a focus group study

Dinesen

Blix

Gramstad

2023

International Journal of Circumpolar Health

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The upper secondary school dropout rate is a challenge in many western countries, and measures have been taken to prevent dropout. The dropout rate in Norway is stable but is the highest among the northernmost counties. The aim of this study is to explore the strategies employed by upper secondary school teachers and their collaborators to prevent dropout from upper secondary school among Sami youth in northern Norway. This study is based on three focus group interviews with teachers, advisers, nurses, and counsellors in the Sami areas of northern Norway. The thematic analysis identified two main strategies, namely tracking the student and giving the student time. A transparent environments, cultural competence, and interdisciplinary collaboration were identified as prerequisites for successfully implementing the two strategies to prevent dropout from upper secondary school.

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“I live one day at a time”: Future orientation among Muslim high school dropouts in Israel

Cited by 14 publications

References 55 publications

Psychological well‐being among at‐risk young adult Arabs in Israel

Psychological well‐being among at‐risk young adult Arabs in Israel

Periods of uncertainty: The experience of at‐risk young adult Arabs during the transition to adulthood in the wake of COVID‐19

Professional strategies in upper secondary school dropout management among youth in the Sami areas of Norway: a focus group study

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