العلاقة بين الانتماء للجماعة و الالتزام بالمعايير الاجتماعية لدى طلاب و طالبات جامعة الطائف

Abstract EN

The current study aimed to reveal the relationship between group belongingness and adherence to social norms among students of Taif University, University College of Turabah.

The researcher used the descriptive survey method.

The sample of the study consisted of (184) undergraduate students both males and females, who were randomly selected.

The results of the study revealed that the sample showed a relatively high level of belonging to the group by a percentage of 60.25%, and a high level of adherence to social norms by a percentage of 69.45%.

The results also revealed that there were no statistically significant differences in adherence to social norms among the respondents according to gender, age, academic level, GPA, major, or place of residence (Hypothesis 1).The results also showed a strong positive correlation statistically significant between adherence to social norms and the overall degree of belonging to the group and its dimensions, a strong positive correlation statistically significant between adherence to social norms on one hand and unification with the group, preference to the group and participation with the group on the other hand (Hypothesis 2).

The study concluded the importance of preparing programs and training courses by the university to develop adherence to the social norms.