The Impact of Cultural Orientation and Higher Education on Young Israeli Jewish and Arab Adults’ Notion of the Adaptive Adult

Abstract

This quantitative study compares young adults’ notions of the adaptive adult prior to becoming parents in Israel together with the moderating effect of academic education and culture on these notions. Participants were drawn from Israel's two largest ethnic groups: Jews and Muslims. The research findings indicate that each group's ideal image of the adaptive adult is constructed prior to parenthood. The findings may also indicate acculturation process among Muslim Arabs in Israel who are exposed to individualistic values (Israeli Jewish society). This process may modify personal values and preference regarding the ideal adaptive adult in order to integrate themselves and their future offspring into that society. This trend was found to be more common among highly educated members of the collectivist society.

Factors promoting the use of virtual worlds in educational settings

“…Some studies indicate that Arab students in Israel are more motivated to study and succeed in science and computer disciplines (Birenbaum & Nasser, 2006). These academic and professional choices may reflect the process of acculturation that many Arab students undergo (Guy, 2016). Studying science and computers may also serve as a means of upward social mobility for these young students (Ayalon, 2002; Eidelman & Hazzan, 2008; Nasser & Birenbaum, 2005).…”

“…An emphasis is put on reciprocity, commitment to family and community members and values, respect for tradition, obedience to parents and emotional interdependence among family members. Jewish society, on the contrary, is considered to be more individualistic, focusing on personal achievements; individual freedom, responsibility and choice; and more egalitarian family relations (Alt, 2016; Guy, 2016; Haj‐Yehia & Erez, 2018; Lapidot‐Lefler & Hosri, 2016).…”

“…Some feel family pressure to succeed in order to fulfill their parents' aspirations (Alt, 2016). These Arab students also undergo a process of acculturation, acquiring more individualistic values by studying in Israeli academic institutions (Guy, 2016).…”

Motif Bekerja dan Pengelolaan Pendapatan pada Perempuan Menikah yang Bekerja di Dalam Rumah Tangga Dual Earner: Studi Awal pada Perempuan Berprofesi sebagai Dosen

“…Lebih lanjut Domenico dan Jones (2006) juga menyebutkan tingkat pendidikan menjadi penentu, sebagaimana responden pada studi ini kesemuanya mempunyai tingkat pendidikan tinggi. (Guy, 2016). Pada risetnya di kalangan Israel-Kristen dan Israel-Muslim, menemukan bahwa sebagai orang dewasa, peran sebagai orang tua merupakan prioritas utama.…”