Impact of Psycho-Social Factors on Students School Adjustment

Abstract

This research study was conducted with the title impact of psycho-social factors on student’s school adjustment at secondary level. The study main objective was to find out the relationships between psycho-social factors and students school adjustment. This study was conducted in the two districts Bhakkar and Layyah. As per nature of the study descriptive research design was used. Study population was comprised of 10945 students selected from seven tehsils of district Bhakkar and Layyah. This population was bifurcated as 6155 from district Bhakkar and 4790 from district Layyah. The sample was 381 and was determined by using Yamanes (1973) Formula. Researcher used a self-developed questionnaire for data collection. Validation of instrument was completed through experts in the field of social sciences especially Teacher Education whereas reliability of the tool was done through Cronbachs Alpha. Statistical tools such as correlation and regression analysis were used for analysis.This Research study results represent that there were significant correlations between all psycho-social variables with school adjustment in the predicted directions: positive correlations with Self-Esteem, Motivation, Socio-Economic status, Cultural Background, and Peer Relationships and negative correlations with Stress. The regression analyses show that psychological factors had a significant influence on school adjustment. Social variables had a statistically significant impact on school adjustment. The study recommends that goal setting workshops, career counseling and recognition systems should be incorporated in schools for better school adjustment.