Prevalence Of The Emotional (Emo) Subculture Among University Students In Saudi Arabia

Abstract

This research aimed to identify the prevalence of the emotional (emo) subculture among students at Princess Noura bint Abdulrahman University (PNU), Saudi Arabia, and to detect differences in emo behavior and orientation among university departments and academic levels. A questionnaire assessing emo behavior/orientation was developed and self-administered by 1275 PNU students in various departments. The questionnaire’s sincerity and persistence were verified. The mean overall score (1.64), and Compared with the general average (4), indicated that the emo subculture was not prevalent among PNU students. Mean scores were highest in the emotions domain (2.21), followed by beliefs (1.58), behavior (1.46), and general appearance (1.26). Mean overall scores were higher in the arts department than in other academic departments and in lower academic levels.