Desocialization and Resocialization: The Adjustment Process of Immigrants

Abstract

The theoretical framework presented by S. N. Eisenstadt in the Absorption of Immigrants is further tested in this paper. The Author looks at the physical environment and the or? ganizational set-up of Israeli Society in order to derive their significance in the process of in? tegration of newcomers, especially from the viewpoint of personality needs and aspirations. Among the prerequisites to a smooth adjust? ment there should be in any immigrant-oriented society a period of time during which undue pressure on, and expectations from the im? migrants are avoided. In this way immigrants can find their place or build up their new sys? tem of roles and their new social identity without strains and psychological conflicts. From this study the key variables for success? ful adjustment appear to be the economic and political ones, while the role of the primary ethnic group is transitional even if indispen? sable psychologically during the time of transi? tion from desocialisation to resocialisation.