Acculturation, Social Support and Life Satisfaction Among the Students of Northeast India

Abstract

The objective of the study was to learn about the relationship between acculturation, social support, and life satisfaction among the students of Northeast India. The study also aims to find the impact of acculturation on social support and life satisfaction. The study employed a descriptive research approach, utilizing data collected from 204 participants aged between 18 and 25 through an online survey. The data was obtained using three standardized measures: the Cultural Congruity Scale, Provision of Social Relations measure, and Satisfaction with Life Scale. A Pearson correlation test was conducted to explore the relationship between acculturation, social support, and life satisfaction, while Regression Analysis was employed to evaluate the effect of acculturation on social support and life satisfaction. The findings revealed that acculturation had a significant negative correlation with social support, but a positive correlation with life satisfaction. Additionally, social support had a negative correlation with life satisfaction. The study further concluded that acculturation had a negative impact on social support but a positive impact on life satisfaction. The outcomes of the research are important for future studies and understanding of acculturation, social support, and life satisfaction among the youth in Northeast India.