THE IMPACT OF FAMILY INTERACTION ON ENHANCING CULTURAL IDENTITY AMONG UNIVERSITY YOUTH: A FIELD STUDY ON A (SAMPLE OF STUDENTS FROM THE FACULTY OF ARTS, UNIVERSITY OF ADEN)

Abstract

The study aimed to identify the impact of family interaction on enhancing cultural identity among university youth. The study employed the descriptive-analytical approach, and the questionnaire was used as the data collection instrument. It was administered to a sample of 278 male and female students from the Faculty of Arts at University of Aden. The researcher used the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) to analyze the data and interpret the results. The main findings revealed that manifestations of family interaction were present at a high level, with an overall mean score of 2.339, a relative weight of 77.98%, and a standard deviation of 0.47. The results also indicated a high level of pride in the cultural identity of the society in which the youth live, with an overall mean score of 2.423, a relative weight of 80.75%, and a standard deviation of 0.39. In addition, the study found a highly positive effect of family interaction on enhancing cultural identity. The dimensions of family interaction that contribute to strengthening cultural identity were also found to be at a high level, with an overall mean score of 2.393, a relative weight of 79.77%, and a standard deviation of 0.55. The study recommended strengthening daily family dialogue between parents and children, encouraging families to pay greater attention to cultural practices such as language use and participation in cultural activities, and activating the role of universities in organizing cultural activities that reinforce cultural identity among youth, particularly in light of the influence of globalization.