Family environment and self-concept of Palestinian youth living in Jordanian refugee camps

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Fayez Al-Smadi
Adnan Atoum
Cite this article:  Al-Smadi, F., & Atoum, A. (2000). Family environment and self-concept of Palestinian youth living in Jordanian refugee camps. Social Behavior and Personality: An international journal, 28(4), 377-386.


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In this paper we report 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 sociocultural differences.

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