<![CDATA[This study aims to examine the relationship between social interaction intensity and cultural acculturation among Arab and Sasak communities in Mataram City. A quantitative approach with a correlational design was employed. The study involved 80 respondents, comprising 40 Arab and 40 Sasak community members, selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed through descriptive statistics, Cronbach’s Alpha reliability testing, and Pearson correlation. The results showed a mean social interaction intensity score of 3.85 (SD = 0.62) and a mean cultural acculturation score of 3.72 (SD = 0.58). Both instruments demonstrated good reliability, with Cronbach’s Alpha values of 0.872 and 0.854, respectively. Pearson correlation analysis revealed a significant positive relationship between social interaction intensity and cultural acculturation (r = 0.682; p < 0.001). These findings indicate that higher social interaction intensity is associated with higher levels of cultural acculturation, although the correlational design does not establish a causal relationship.]]>
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