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University students' adjustment problems

V I Cherian1, L Cherian

  • 1Department of Psychology of Education, University of the North, South Africa.

Psychological Reports
|August 26, 1998
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First-year university students in developing regions face significant adjustment challenges. This study highlights prevalent issues impacting student success in higher education across Africa and Asia.

Area of Science:

  • Higher Education Studies
  • Student Psychology
  • Cross-Cultural Psychology

Background:

  • Limited research exists on first-year university student adjustment in Asian and African contexts.
  • Developed countries have extensive data, but a knowledge gap persists for other regions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and nature of adjustment problems among first-year university students in a representative sample.
  • To address the lack of empirical data on student adjustment in African higher education settings.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted on a representative sample of 1257 first-year students.
  • Data was collected from students at the University of the North.

Main Results:

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  • A high percentage of first-year students (33-85%) reported experiencing various adjustment difficulties.
  • The findings indicate widespread challenges in academic, social, and personal adjustment for new university entrants.

Conclusions:

  • First-year students in the studied African university setting face substantial adjustment problems.
  • Further research and targeted support interventions are crucial for improving student retention and success in higher education.