Author
Haas, Marilyn Goldman, 1940-Issue Date
1989Keywords
Jewish youth -- Arizona -- Tucson -- Attitudes.Jewish families.
Jewish way of life.
Jewish students -- Arizona -- Tucson -- Attitudes.
Advisor
Newlon, Betty J.
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The University of Arizona.Rights
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This study assesses the concerns of Jewish youth in Tucson, Arizona and reports their demographic characteristics and those of their families. Other issues explored are Jewish identity, family and peer relations, use of community resources, and program interests. The 382 Jewish youth surveyed in grades 4-12 were essentially an affiliated population with over 96% belonging to a Jewish religious institution, education program, or youth organization. The relationship was examined between Jewish youth concerns and family changes of single-parent and stepfamily living, dual careers, and interfaith marriage. Differences in concerns were also identified by gender, educational level, and affiliation. Results are also presented of a survey of 59 Jewish community resources concerning their utilization by parents and youth and their perception of youth concerns. Based on findings, recommendations are made to encourage Jewish community awareness and responsiveness to concerns and needs of Jewish youth and their families.Type
textThesis-Reproduction (electronic)
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M.A.Degree Level
mastersDegree Program
Graduate CollegeFamily and Consumer Resources
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University of ArizonaCollections
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