Epstein A, Levin R
Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut, Stamford 06902, USA.
Isr J Psychiatry Relat Sci. 1996;33(1):21-31.
The following study investigated the role which Jewish identity plays in the psychological adjustment of recent Soviet Jewish immigrants to Israel. Five hundred Soviet Jews ages 18-53 who immigrated to Israel within anywhere from two months to approximately two years were selected from various "ulpan" settings (Hebrew language courses), absorption centers and community centers in several cities, and administered a detailed questionnaire. Subjects with weakest levels of Jewish identity were significantly most distressed and least satisfied with Israel. These findings confirm the importance of the role which Jewish identity plays in the adjustment of Soviet Jewish immigrants to Israel. Clinical and empirical implications are discussed in light of the findings.
以下研究调查了犹太身份认同在近期苏联犹太移民融入以色列过程中的心理调适作用。从几个城市的各种“乌尔班”（希伯来语课程）机构、接纳中心和社区中心选取了500名年龄在18至53岁之间、在两月至约两年内移民到以色列的苏联犹太人，并对他们进行了详细问卷调查。犹太身份认同水平最弱的受试者明显最为苦恼，对以色列的满意度也最低。这些发现证实了犹太身份认同在苏联犹太移民融入以色列过程中所起作用的重要性。根据研究结果讨论了临床和实证方面的意义。
