Bicultural efficacy can be a protective factor by decreasing symptoms of psychological maladjustment in college students. 04) and (b) bicultural efficacy reduced the negative effects of depressive and anxiety symptoms on well-being (η2 =. Hierarchical regression analysis showed that, (a) controlling for personality traits, bicultural efficacy was positively associated with psychological well-being (η2 =. 03) were significantly related to bicultural efficacy. Correlational analysis revealed that the Big Five Inventory personality traits of agreeableness (r =. Self-identified bicultural college students (N = 152, 71% women) between the ages of 18–25 (M = 19.9) completed an online survey assessing personality, bicultural efficacy, and psychological outcomes (depressive, anxiety, and stress symptoms). The current study aimed to examine which personality traits were correlated with bicultural efficacy and how bicultural efficacy can affect psychological outcomes in emerging adults in college. Personality traits of extroversion, openness to experience, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and emotional warmth by parents were negatively associated with IA.īicultural efficacy-the belief people have in confidently navigating between their cultures of origin and mainstream culture-can contribute to the positive development of bicultural individuals through strengthening support systems and protecting against risk factors.
Conclusion: Neuroticism, rejection, and overprotection by parents were positively associated with IA. In perceived parenting styles, rejection and overprotection had a significant positive relation and emotional warmth had a significant negative relation with IA. Neuroticism showed a significant positive correlation with IA, whereas extroversion, openness to experience, agreeableness, and conscientiousness showed a significant negative correlation. Results: The prevalence of IA in medical students was 56.81% (mild IA: 49.59%, moderate IA: 7.22%). They completed a questionnaire assessing sociodemographic background and Internet usage pattern, Young's IA scale to assess IA, the Big Five Inventory for assessing personality traits, and Short-Form Egna Minnenav Barndoms Uppfostran (My Memories of Upbringing) scale for measuring perceived parenting styles. A total of 623 university students were included in the study with their consent. Materials and Methods: The current cross-sectional study was done at a medical college in a semi-urban area near Pune. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of Internet addiction (IA) and its correlation with personality traits and perceived parenting styles in college-going students.
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