A rab A merican Families

Abstract

Arab American families are an important community to explore and understand. Their history of immigrating to the United States began in the late nineteenth century. The role and value of family in Arabic culture has affected the immigration processes of these families. Frequently, Arab American families in the United States also have had to deal with many stressors within their environment, most importantly discrimination. Arab American families often develop a strong cultural identity as a way to cope with these stressors. Different professionals working with Arab American families can play an important role in helping them to generate growth from these difficult experiences by understanding and appreciating them.