PERKEMBANGAN PSIKOSOSIAL DALAM KALANGAN PELAJAR UNIVERSITI

Abstract

Higher education institutions face various challenges and obstacles in producing quality graduates who not only excel academically but also grow holistically, ready to face the job market upon their graduation from university. In line with this issue, strong psychosocial development, as well as a learning experience, is very necessary for students in higher education. Educational institutions are responsible for providing quality learning experiences and programs that are relevant to the needs of the job market industry so that students can apply the knowledge they have acquired at the school. Through the survey method, a total of 347 students responded to the survey questionnaire containing 61 items. Descriptive data analysis was conducted to see the level of psychosocial development of students. The findings showed that the Goal Setting factor was the highest (M = 4.07) and exceeded the mean score for the Autonomy Development factor and the Interpersonal Relationship Development factor. These findings also indicate that the Goal Setting factor is the most robust Psychosocial Development factor. This illustrates that respondents ’ability to determine their life goals is higher than other factors. It is hoped that this study can provide guidelines and empirical support to the Theory of Psychosocial Development to explain the contribution of students in improving their psychosocial development. In practical terms, students need to be exposed to more opportunities and experiences throughout their time at university.