Emirati Journal of Community & Family Studies (EJCFS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing scholarly research, critical discussions, and in-depth analyses of the social, cultural, and structural dynamics that influence families and societies, with a particular emphasis on the Arab world and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). EJCFS serves as a comprehensive platform for exploring the complex and multifaceted relationships between individuals, families, and society, seeking to illuminate the evolving roles of familial structures, cultural norms, and societal expectations in an ever-changing global landscape.

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EJCFS
Emirati Journal of Community & Family Studies

A peer-reviewed, open-access journal advancing knowledge and scholarly inquiry — fostering the exchange between academic research and practical implementation across diverse fields of study, serving the Arab world and beyond.

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Emirati Journal of Community & Family Studies

Emirati Journal of Community & Family Studies (EJCFS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing scholarly research, critical discussions, and in-depth analyses of the social, cultural, and structural dynamics that influence families and societies, with a particular emphasis on the Arab world and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). EJCFS serves as a comprehensive platform for exploring the complex and multifaceted relationships between individuals, families, and society, seeking to illuminate the evolving roles of familial structures, cultural norms, and societal expectations in an ever-changing global landscape.

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Prof. Hussain Al Othman
Society Department 
University of Sharjah
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ISSN: 0000-0000 (Online)
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Judy A. Gaber, Salma H. Tamimi, Rama S. Alaraj, Lynn Y. Jaffal (Author)
📅 Published on 2025-12-29 Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Emirati Journal of Community & Family Studies
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54878/7kr6n434

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Rodrigo Bochner (Author)
📅 Published on 2025-12-29 Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Emirati Journal of Community & Family Studies
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54878/y21cc013
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