BEYOND ACADEMICS: THE RELATIONSHIP OF ADJUSTMENT ISSUES, SELF-CRITICISM, AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Abstract

University students often face significant adjustment challenges as they transition into academic and social environments, which can impact their overall mental health. Self-criticism further exacerbates these difficulties, contributing to increased vulnerability to mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and stress. The present study was conducted to find out the relationship among adjustment problems, self-criticism, and mental health issues among university students. A correlational study was conducted on three hundred university students; age range from 18 to 26 years. Adjustment problem scale, Self-criticism scale, and General health questionnaire were used to collect data from the students. The total sample size included (N=300) university students. The results of this study revealed that adjustment problems have a significant positive correlation with self-criticism and mental health issues including a positive relationship between adjustment issues and self-criticism among university students.