A study on Belongingness, Social Support and Personality among Young Adults

Abstract

A sense of belonging is a desire for humans to identify with another group of people and be accepted by them. Social support is the perception and reality that one feels cared for, that one may get help from others and above all, that one is part of a supportive or helpful social circle. Personality refers to a person’s permanent features and behaviour that compose his or her different adjustment to life, including major traits, interests, desires, beliefs, self-concept, skills, and patterns of emotions. The research aimed to study the relationship between personality, belongingness and perceived social support among males and female young adults. Standardized tools were used to measure personality, belongingness, and perceived social support among young adults. A total sample of 30 young adults in the age of 18-25 years were administered the questionnaires. The results found out that perceived social support was significantly positively related to acceptance belongingness. Whereas personality dimension neuroticism has a significant negative correlation to acceptance belongingness and agreeableness had a significant relationship with acceptance belongingness. Positive personality traits such as self-esteem and emotional stability are more prevalent among young adults who experience a sense of belonging and receive social support. Young adults can develop a healthy sense of belonging and positive personality traits through the encouragement of a supportive and inclusive environment.