Research Informed Guidelines for Couple and Relationship Education Programs with Arab American Immigrant Couples
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| Title: | Research Informed Guidelines for Couple and Relationship Education Programs with Arab American Immigrant Couples |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Sarah Almalki, Lawrence Ganong |
| Source: | Journal of Human Sciences & Extension. 2023 11(2). |
| Availability: | School of Human Sciences, Mississippi State University. PO Box 9745, Mississippi State, MS 39762. Tel: 662-325-6861; Fax: 662-325-8188; e-mail: jhse@ext.msstate.edu; Web site: https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/jhse/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 24 |
| Publication Date: | 2023 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Arabs, Guidelines, Immigrants, Family Life Education, Interpersonal Relationship, Cultural Traits, Moral Values, Religious Factors, Marriage, Family (Sociological Unit), Spouses, Problem Solving, Family Structure, Family Attitudes, Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Best Practices, Program Design, Program Implementation, Student Recruitment, North Americans |
| ISSN: | 2325-5226 |
| Abstract: | In this paper, we review the characteristics of Arab immigrants and propose guidelines for couple and relationship education (CRE) programs with Arab immigrant couples. Arab immigrants are a heterogeneous group, yet they share common cultural characteristics and family values that are essential to understand when working with them. Generally, CRE programs with immigrated Arabs should be mindful of (1) strongly valued religious beliefs, (2) extended family as a primary source of support and marital problem-solving, (3) the tendency to follow gender-based roles and responsibilities, and (4) Arabic language and communication norms. Family educators and practitioners who work with recently immigrated Arab couples should familiarize themselves with these characteristics to better serve them. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1464498 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | In this paper, we review the characteristics of Arab immigrants and propose guidelines for couple and relationship education (CRE) programs with Arab immigrant couples. Arab immigrants are a heterogeneous group, yet they share common cultural characteristics and family values that are essential to understand when working with them. Generally, CRE programs with immigrated Arabs should be mindful of (1) strongly valued religious beliefs, (2) extended family as a primary source of support and marital problem-solving, (3) the tendency to follow gender-based roles and responsibilities, and (4) Arabic language and communication norms. Family educators and practitioners who work with recently immigrated Arab couples should familiarize themselves with these characteristics to better serve them. |
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| ISSN: | 2325-5226 |
