Model Construction for Undergraduate Student College Adjustment

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Sociology
• Education

Background:

• Undergraduate students face challenges including career uncertainty, relationships, and job stress.
• College adjustment is a critical developmental task for students.
• Previous research indicates various factors influence student adjustment.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and validate a structural model of college adjustment for undergraduate students.
• To identify key predictors of successful college adjustment.
• To provide empirical evidence for supporting student well-being in higher education.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional survey design was employed.
• Data were collected from 290 undergraduate students using a questionnaire.
• Structural equation modeling (SEM) was utilized to test the proposed model.

Main Results:

• The final structural model demonstrated acceptable fit indices.
• Social support and ego-identity were significant predictors of college adjustment.
• These factors explained 57.1% of the variance in college adjustment.

Conclusions:

• Enhancing college adjustment requires addressing students' social environments and fostering ego-identity.
• Interventions should focus on strengthening social support networks (family, friends, professors).
• Developing students' sense of self and identity is crucial for successful adaptation to college life.