1PhD Part Time Research Scholar, Department of Economics, Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Pallavaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India-600117.
Email: abudothamna@gmail.com
2PhD Part Time Research Scholar, Department of Economics, Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Pallavaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India-600117.
Email: vbalaruby@gmail.com
This study investigates the socio-cultural satisfaction levels of Indian expatriates residing in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Utilizing a snowball sampling technique, data were collected from 200 Indian expatriates across six GCC nations, bifurcated by gender, marital, and family status. A structured questionnaire measured the satisfaction across nine dimensions using a 4-point Likert scale. Key findings reveal significant gender-based disparities: men reported higher satisfaction in general cultural and social interaction domains, while women expressed a significantly higher level of satisfaction regarding the personal respect received from nationals. Regression analysis identified gender and social interaction as the strongest predictors of overall cultural satisfaction. The results highlight the complex and gendered nature of the expatriate experience, suggesting that family context and social dynamics are critical to understanding cultural adaptation in the GCC region.
Keywords: Expatriate Indians, GCC, Cultural Satisfaction, gender based disparity, Diaspora.
How to cite this article: Shemeem KH, Ruby VB. Cultural satisfaction: An analysis of Indian expatriates in the GCC. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(8s): 24-28; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.8s.5
Source of support: None.
Conflict of interest: None