This study examines conformity to societal threat perceptions among middle-class corporate employees in the context of love and arranged marriages. Grounded in social conformity theory, the research investigates whether marital type influences individuals’ tendency to align with perceived societal expectations under conditions of social threat. A descriptive comparative design was employed with a sample of 200 corporate employees (100 in love marriages and 100 in arranged marriages). Data were collected using a Societal Threat Perception Scale and a Conformity Scale. Statistical analyses included mean, standard deviation, t-test, correlation, and regression analysis. The findings reveal significant differences in conformity levels between the two groups, with individuals in arranged marriages exhibiting higher conformity. The study contributes to understanding the role of perceived societal threats in shaping marital decisions in contemporary corporate settings.
Debadeep Shani (Sun,) studied this question.