Investigating the Academic Adjustment Status and Related Factors in Students of Zabol University of Medical Sciences

Abstract

Introduction: Academic adjustment is a crucial component of student success in the university environment. Identifying the precise factors influencing this adjustment can aid targeted planning in the field of educational psychology. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the level of academic adjustment and its related factors among medical sciences students in Zabol, Iran.

Method: This descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study was conducted on 220 students. Academic adjustment was measured using the Student Academic Adjustment Questionnaire developed by Farahbakhsh and colleagues. Data analysis was performed with using Independent T-test, analysis of variance, and Pearson’s correlation coefficient at a significance level of less than 0.05.

Results: In this study, 57.9% of the participants were female, 90.6% were single, 68.3% resided in student dormitories, 60.9% were enrolled in the Faculty of Nursing, 35.6% were in semesters 7 and 8, and 69.3% were undergraduate students. The mean academic adjustment score was 72.86 ± 11.83, which was significantly higher in males compared to females (P = 0.012). There were no significant differences in academic adjustment scores based on marital status, place of residence, semester, faculty, educational level, or age (P > 0.05).

Conclusion: Academic adjustment among these students was at a relatively favorable level, with gender being a significant influencing factor. It appears that focusing educational and counseling programs on enhancing psychological skills and individual adaptability of students can be effective in improving academic adjustment