Citation

Korazim J. Child. Youth Serv. Rev. 1985; 7(4): 353-362.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1985, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/S0190-7409(85)80007-4

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This paper introduces Kurt Lewin's conflict theory in order to analyze the unique dilemmas and frustrations of Israeli immigrants regarding the permanency of their stay in the United States. The study upon which this paper is based provided insights into the major sources of ambivalence: Family in Israel, the stigma of desertion, the wives' dissatisfaction, and the children's future primarily served as pulling forces to Israel, whereas the families' relatively secure financial situation and the husbands' high level of adjustment served as reasons to stay in the United States. The expressions and implications of such ambivalencies on the educational and cultural transition of their children conclude the paper.